MEA 421
Atmospheric Dynamics I:
Section: 201

Course Description

Meteorological applications of fluid kinematics: divergence, vorticity, deformation, advection, mass continuity and vertical motion. Atmospheric dynamics: the equation of motion on a rotating earth; component equations in Cartesian, polar-sphericaland pressure coordinates. Scale analysis and simplifications. Cases of horizontal flow: geostrophic and gradient wind, ageostrophy and acceleration; thermal wind and vorticity.

Fall 2022

Instructors

Meeting Patterns

Classes Start:
August 22, 2022
Classes End:
December 5, 2022
Location:
05131 Jordan Hall
Class Days:
W
Class Start Time:
9:35am
Class End Time:
11:25am

Class Type:
Laboratory
Credits:
0.00
Restrictions:
Prerequisite: MA 242 and PY 205 and MEA 312

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