Gertenbach J.D. Workbook on Aspects of Dynamical Meteorology

SA Weather Bureau, 2001. — 69 p.
In this Workbook the reader is invited to activate an eager inquisitive mind, to go on a self discovery journey through the world of Dynamical Meteorology, by the ready and efficient vehicle of Mathematics. The reader thus becomes a learner, an integrator of knowledge, capable of bringing together previous experiences and applying new skills to problems. The attitude to the learning process should move from an information gathering process to an active outcome-based life-relevant experience. It is the writer’s sincere hope that the problem-solving approach— to both mathematical theory and meteorological applications—will enhance the learner’s intellectual development and self esteem. The writer believes that a sound self esteem and courage towards self discovery are vital prerequisites for success in Mathematics and Dynamical Meteorology. The reader is encouraged and challenged to develop a problem-solving attitude. As may be expected, some effort is needed to embark on such a journey. The satisfaction after success, the establishment of a long-term securely rooted foundation, is worth it. The learner is invited to develop a life-long learning attitude, grounded in lifelong assessment of progress. Group work and evaluation by peers may be part of the learning process. Not only successes and correct answers are important—the lessons learnt from failures should not be forgotten. For background theory, the reader is referred to the literature—no claim to completeness or self sufficiency is made. The purpose of the book is to help the reader discover through exercise.