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A Basic Introduction to Weather Maps
Entry ID: NOAA_NSSL_LESSON_MAP

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Summary

Abstract: A Basic Introduction to Weather Maps is a web-based educational resource on the history and use of weather maps created by the National Weather Service. The weather map was not developed until the telegraph was working. Back in the 1870's, the first weather map came to be. At that time, the government meteorologists worked for the US Army Signal Service. Later, this department became the Weather Bureau and now it is known as the National Weather Service.

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Description: A Basic Introduction to Weather Maps.

Service Citation

Originators: NOAA National Weather Service
Title: A Basic Introduction to Weather Maps
Provider: NOAA National Weather Service

Service Keywords

EDUCATION/OUTREACH >CURRICULUM SUPPORT >BACKGROUND INFORMATION

EDUCATION/OUTREACH >CURRICULUM SUPPORT >LESSON PLANS

Science Keywords

ATMOSPHERE >ATMOSPHERIC PHENOMENA >CYCLONES

ATMOSPHERE >ATMOSPHERIC PHENOMENA >DROUGHT

ISO Topic Category

CLIMATOLOGY/METEOROLOGY/ATMOSPHERE

Ancillary Keywords

Education
Teachers

Service Provider

DOC/NOAA/OAR/NSSL > National Severe Storms Laboratory, OAR, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce

Service Organization URL: http://www.nssl.noaa.gov/

Service Provider Personnel
Name: NATIONAL SEVERE STORMS LABORATORY CONTACT Phone: 405-325-3620 Phone: TTY users dial 1-800-877-8339 Email: nssl.outreach at noaa.gov Contact Address: National Severe Storms Laboratory 120 David L Boren Blvd City: Norman Province or State: OK Postal Code: 73072 Country: USA

Distribution Media

Distribution_Media: Online
Fees: No fees

Personnel

NATIONAL SEVERE STORMS LABORATORY CONTACT
Role: TECHNICAL CONTACT
Phone: 405-325-3620
Phone: TTY users dial 1-800-877-8339
Email: nssl.outreach at noaa.gov
Contact Address:
National Severe Storms Laboratory
120 David L Boren Blvd
City: Norman
Province or State: OK
Postal Code: 73072
Country: USA

TYLER B. STEVENS
Role: SERF AUTHOR
Phone: (301) 614-6898
Fax: 301-614-5268
Email: Tyler.B.Stevens at nasa.gov
Contact Address:
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
Global Change Master Directory
City: Greenbelt
Province or State: MD
Postal Code: 20771
Country: USA

Creation and Review Dates

SERF Creation Date: 2010-07-29
SERF Last Revision Date: 2010-08-02

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