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