Waves

This module involves scientific principles & parts may be VERY indepth and detailed:

This training module is composed of four submodules:

1. Wave Types and Characteristics
2. Wave Life Cycle 1: Generation
3. Wave Life Cycle 2: Propagation & Dispersion
4. Shallow Water Waves

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This module is originally designed to teach the basics of waves as part of a meteorological training program at http://www.meted.com.  It is reproduced here with permission of Meted and "The Comet Program".  The web editor thanks Meted for permission to use this training tool for educational purposes only.  Please visit the Meted website for any reproduction requests.

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