WMO Global Campus Collection of Learning Resources

Description

This online learning module covers two optical phenomena, polar stratospheric and noctilucent clouds. It explains the physical concepts behind these two special types of clouds and the circumstances under which they can occur.

It will be part of a series of online learning modules on optical phenomena, which will be shared with the community as soon as they are fully developed and ready for use.

Expected Learning Outcomes

• Explain the concept of polar stratospheric and noctilucent clouds.
• Explain under which circumstances either of them may occur.
• Decide whether these optical phenomena may occur or not in specific situations based on meteorological data.
• Distinguish between these two optical phenomena.

Target Audience

Forecasters, weather observers and all others who want to learn more about the optical phenomena called polar stratospheric clouds and noctilucent clouds.