Solar Eclipse: the weather report

As noted in a previous post, we had a nice view of the recent eclipse from Edinburgh, and we also took readings of various meteorological variables as part of Reading University’s NEWEX experiment. The plot below shows the temperature data recorded by some keen meteorology students, along with temperatures and solar irradiance data from ourContinue reading Solar Eclipse: the weather report

ILW part 2: Arthur’s seat again

During Innovative learning Week (ILW) we repeated last year’s little field trip up Arthur’s seat, and again carried out Blaise Pascal’s experiment. The weather was a not unremittingly dull like last year. Rather, it was brisk and showery. We got this nice view of an enthusiastic raincloud: Unfortunately, by the time we reached the summitContinue reading ILW part 2: Arthur’s seat again

Rocket Science: it should impress you.

There have been a few news items about satellite launches and the like recently. This weekend it was SPACEX’s successful delivery to the ISS and its un-successful attempt to land part of the rocket on a floating platform. At the end of January the news will be about the (hopefully successful) attempt to launch  theContinue reading Rocket Science: it should impress you.