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 Spring 2028

Fall 2025

Instructors

Meeting Patterns

Classes Start:
August 18, 2025
Classes End:
December 2, 2025
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