Id: 007780 Credits Min: 3 Credits Max: 3

Description

Explores three-dimensional structure and dynamics of mid-latitude storm systems; capabilities and limitations of the barotropic model; quasi-geostrophic model; and operational primitive equation models. Some mesoscale phenomena are covered as time permits including coastal cyclogenesis, thermal lows, and sea-breeze circulations.

Prerequisites

Pre-Req: ATMO.3080 Synoptic Meteorology.

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