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The Weather Center at CCSU

Central Connecticut State University has maintained a fully operational meteorological center since 1979. Today, CCSU's Weather Center is a working facility, with the capability of accessing weather information from all over the world. Students, administrators, faculty and residents of central Connecticut turn to the Weather Center for information and forecasts to help plan their activities. 

At the heart of the Weather Center is our state-of-the-art weather data capability. A dedicated internet connection through Marta Systems Skytap software provides graphical and alphanumeric weather information directly to multiple computer terminals. This includes maps, graphics of NWS numerical and statistical models, satellite and radar data. All of these products can be printed on demand.

A new Davis Vantage Pro2 rooftop weather station has recently been installed, allowing constant monitoring and archiving of local weather conditions here in New Britain.  Hourly weather data and forecast guidance are also available through the internet. The Weather Center has full internet capability on multiple workstations, providing instantaneous access to all major meteorological websites around the world.  Computers at each lab station will allow students to use timely weather data in laboratory applications.  

Students taking upper level courses in the meteorology program at CCSU assist in preparing daily forecasts, gaining skill and experience while learning how to work in an operational environment.

Studying Meteorology at CCSU

At Central Connecticut State University, the Specialization in Meteorology is part of the Bachelor of Sciences degree in Earth Science. We can prepare you for an exciting and successful career in Meteorology by putting together a sequence of courses that will lead you into advanced study in the atmospheric sciences. Among the courses you'll need to take are:

• Introductory Meteorology
• Physical Meteorology
• Dynamic Meteorology
• Weather Analysis & Forecasting
• Applied Climatology
• Physical Oceanography
• Hydrogeology

There are also additional requirements in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Computer Science.  CCSU graduates have gone on to employment in the atmospheric sciences or related fields, or to earn advanced degrees in the Atmospheric Sciences at such universities as Albany State University, the University of Michigan and the University of Maryland. The CCSU Meteorology minor is housed within the Department of Physics & Earth Science.

For more information contact

Dr. Steven B. Newman
Department of Physics & Earth Science
Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT 06050

Or Send E-Mail to:

Newman@ccsu.edu

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