In this course you can learn about the mechanics of global weather, the foundations of ocean meteorology, predictive modeling and how sailors receive data via satellite and use high-performance navigation software.
This course looks at oceanic meteorology and climatology through the lens of the sport of sailing.
You will gain a basic knowledge of meteorology needed by sailors to take part in a regatta such as the Barcelona World Race, the only double-handed, round the world regatta with no stops.
You will learn about the strategies employed during a round the world regatta and how these are put to use on board the latest ocean racing yachts.
Strategies for winning. Meteorology in a round the world regatta
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Universitat de Barcelona
Fundació Navegació Oceànica Barcelona
Strategies for winning. Meteorology in a round the world regatta
Universitat de Barcelona
Programa - Qué aprenderás en este curso
Semana
1Understanding maritime meteorology
In this module you will learn the foundations for an understanding of general and in particular maritime meteorology. What are the factors and engines powering the weather? What do we need to know to understand the weather phenomena we experience every day? What do ocean sailors need to know to predict the weather? Instructors: Tomàs Molina, Santi Serrat
13 videos (Total: 102 min), 13 readings, 1 quiz
13 videos
Video 1.1.1. From perception to data13m
Video 1.1.2. Towards numerical models21m
Video 1.1.3. The evolution of meteorological information in ocean regattas13m
Video 1.2. The four local weather engines3m
Video 1.2.1 The first engine: Orography8m
Video 1.2.1. Case Study2m
Video 1.2.2. The second engine: Convection8m
Video 1.2.3. The third engine: Convergence and Divergence4m
Video 1.2.4 The fourth engine: Fronts5m
Video 1.3.1 General atmospheric circulation6m
Video 1.3.1.4. Sailor experiences4m
Video 1.3.2 The mechanics of global weather8m
13 lecturas
In this course...10m
In this module...10m
1.1.1. From perception to data10m
1.1.2. Towards numerical models10m
1.1.3. The evolution of meteorological information in ocean regattas10m
1.2. The four local weather engines10m
1.2.1. The first engine: Orography10m
1.2.2. The second engine - Convection10m
1.2.3.The third engine: Convergence and Divergence10m
1.2.4 The fourth engine: Fronts10m
1.3 The atmosphere and the global mechanics of weather10m
1.3.1. General atmospheric circulation10m
1.3.2 The mechanics of global weather10m
1 ejercicio de práctica
Quiz 1. Understanding meteorology30m
Semana
2Meteorological predictions
In this module you will learn:
How meteorological predictions are made. What numerical weather models and equations look like. This will be explained by Tomàs Molina in Module 2.1
You will look at the forecasting structures that help us to interpret the information given by the models:
Advection, troughs, ridges, barometric swamps and low pressure systems. These will be explained by Tomàs Molina in Module 2.2
What the basic prediction models used by sailors are. This will be explained by Marcel van Triest in Module 2.3
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10 videos (Total: 64 min), 12 readings, 1 quiz
10 videos
Video 2.1.1 What are prediction models and how are they made?18m
Video 2.1.2 Reliability and accuracy of models. Predictability11m
Video 2.2.1 Advection3m
Video 2.2.2 Troughs3m
Video 2.2.3 Ridges3m
Video 2.2.4 Flat low2m
Video 2.2.5 Low pressure systems14m
Video 2.3.1 Types of information available1m
Video 2.3.2 The GRIB format3m
12 lecturas
2.1. Predictions10m
2.1.1 What are prediction models and how are they made?10m
2.1.2 Reliability and accuracy of models. Predictability10m
2.2 Forecasting structures10m
2.2.1 Advection10m
2.2.2 Troughs10m
2.2.3 Ridges10m
2.2.4 Flat low10m
2.2.5 Low pressure systems10m
2.3 Basic prediction models at sea10m
2.3.1 Types of information available10m
2.3.2 The GRIB format10m
1 ejercicio de práctica
Quiz 2. Meteorological predictions30m
Semana
3The sailor as meteorologist
In this module you will learn how sailors use meteorology to sail around the world and to win round the world regattas.
All of their interest is focussed on the wind and they need theoretical, but above all practical, knowledge to help them to take the correct decisions at sea.
Remember you can access to the help forum.
If you are experiencing difficulty learning or accessing course content, or if you simply want more information.
14 videos (Total: 83 min), 17 readings, 1 quiz
14 videos
Video 3.1 The meteorological routing2m
Video 3.1.2 Polar curves2m
Video 3.1.3 Route calculation15m
Video 3.2.1 Medium and long term15m
Video 3.2.2 Short term6m
Video 3.3.1 The workstation2m
Video 3.3.2 Onboard weather routing14m
Video 3.4.1 The mast3m
Video 3.4.2 Onboard electronics1m
Video 3.4.3 Satellite communications3m
Video 3.4.4 The autopilot3m
Video 3.4.5 The central computer3m
Video 3.4.6 The main issues with onboard electronics5m
17 lecturas
3.1 The meteorological routing10m
3.1.1 Tools10m
3.1.2 Polar curves10m
3.1.3 Route calculation10m
3.2 Strategy and tactics - Introduction10m
3.2.1 Medium and long term10m
3.2.2 Short term10m
3.3 The sailor's daily routine - Introduction10m
3.3.1 The workstation10m
3.3.2 Onboard weather routing10m
3.4 Sensors and measuring instruments on a racing yacht - Introduction10m
3.4.1 The mast10m
3.4.2 Onboard electronics10m
3.4.3 Satellite communications10m
3.4.4 The autopilot10m
3.4.5 The central computer10m
3.4.6 The main issues with onboard electronics10m
1 ejercicio de práctica
Quiz 3. The sailor as meteorologist30m
Semana
4Ocean regattas and meteorology
The science of meteorology is a fundamental part of any type of ocean navigation. In the case of yacht racing, it's importance is even greater, given that the wind is the force propelling the boat and is the key factor in formulating the strategy and tactics needed to win. However, the lead role of meteorology in a regatta is for safety, and that is something that the race organisers always make a priority.
In Module 4.1 the general climatology for a regatta such as the Barcelona World Race is described, as well as the preparations the skippers make with the sails, the boat and other personal kit.
In Module 4.2 you will learn how the Race Management of a regatta work together with the meteorologist to ensure that the information reaches the boats and to guarantee the maximum safety levels for the crews.
In Module 4.3 the type of information the crews receive whilst out on the oceans is described, as well as the telecommunications systems used to make this happen.
In Module 4.4 you will learn how weather information impacts on safety and you will look at the specific case of ice detection in the Southern Ocean.
7 videos (Total: 31 min), 6 readings, 1 quiz
7 videos
Video 4.1 The planning of a round the world regatta and climatology5m
Video 4.2 Meteorology and the organisation of a round the world regatta4m
Video 4.2.1 The meteorologist in a round the world regatta3m
Video 4.2.2 The Race Directors and weather information2m
Video 4.3 Onboard information during the Barcelona World Race2m
Video 4.4 Meteorology and safety11m
6 lecturas
4.1. The planning of a round the world regatta and climatology10m
4.2 Meteorology and the organisation of a round the world regatta10m
4.2.1 The meteorologist in a round the world regatta10m
4.2.2 The Race Directors and weather information10m
4.3 Onboard information during the Barcelona World Race10m
4.4 Meteorology and safety10m
1 ejercicio de práctica
QUIZ 430m
Acerca de Universitat de Barcelona
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