Introduction Now that we have a warm and fuzzy for solar radiation coming from the sun, lets look at what happens when sunlight reaches our atmosphere. If Earth didn't have an atmosphere, the sun would always appear white (but nobody would be alive to see it). However, everybody who can see knows that sunlight looks... Continue Reading →
Radiation Part 1 – Solar Radiation
Introduction If our sun were to disappear, humans would die. The base of our food chain uses radiation emitted by the sun to make the magic happen (photosynthesize). Not only would we starve to death, but weather would cease. In this Sky Dive, we will explore this life-saving light. You may be thinking, "okay I... Continue Reading →
Sky Dive Road Map
Wondering how Sky Dives are organized? Is there a method to the madness?! Look no farther! This post demystifies my suggested order of Sky Dives. My intent is to walk readers through the atmospheric sciences from the view point of energy. This energy (in the form of solar radiation) travels from the sun and lands... Continue Reading →