Watch Wind & Weather Forecasting

This program explains the causes of global winds, including the daily rotation of the earth on its axis, the changing seasons, and the uneven heating of the Earth's surface by the sun. Anticyclones' and atmospheric depressions' development is described and the origins of west winds, trade winds, and equatorial winds are explained. A section on weather forecasting stresses the importance of accurate observations and explains the pivotal role of satellite imaging and computer modeling in predicting the weather.