Even as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is halting support for a number of its weather satellites, the importance of these collectors of data and imagery from space remains key to understanding our changing climate. Students in grades 8 through 12 here in the US are getting an opportunity to learn more about these satellites and their contributions to the study of long-term climate behavior through a free online series offered by the AMSAT Youth Initiative.
The coursework is designed to let students progress through the material independently. The first installment is called "An Introduction to Satellite Meteorology," and will be followed by the next release in June. Future topics include Wildlife and Natural Resources, Navigation, Climate Change and Pollution Control.
Visit buzzsat-dot-com to see more details about the course.