ATSC 5014 - Dynamic Meteorology

Credits: 4
Max Credit 4

Development and interpretation of the atmospheric equations of motion, scales of motion, horizontal atmospheric winds, thermal wind equation, circulation and vorticity, mesoscale motions. Introduction to planetary boundary layer flows. Data visualization software is also introduced and used to develop understanding of dynamical processes.

Prerequisite: MATH 2210, PHYS 1310 and PHYS 1320 or equivalent.