MEA 443
Synoptic Weather Analysis and Forecasting
Section: 201

Course Description

Analysis and forecasting of mid-latitude weather systems with emphasis on simplified models and methods. Barotropic model, Rossby waves; baroclinic structure, upper-level wave evolution, forecasting; surface cyclone evolution, Sutcliffe-Petterssen model. Numerical computation methods; numerical weather prediction and operational models, subjective and objective analysis of meteorological fields.

Non-Std Tm

Through Fall 2024

Fall 2024

Instructors

Meeting Patterns

Classes Start:
August 19, 2024
Classes End:
December 3, 2024
Location:
01112 Jordan Hall
Class Days:
T W H
Class Start Time:
3:00pm
Class End Time:
4:50pm

Class Type:
Laboratory
Credits:
0.00
Restrictions:
Prerequisite: MEA 421