MEA 458
Introduction to Tropical Meteorology
Section: 001

Course Description

Introduction to tropical meteorology using phenomenological examples. Thermodynamic structure of the mean tropical atmosphere, Hadley circulation, equatorial waves and the Madden Julian oscillation, El Nino-Southern oscillation, monsoons and tropical cyclones. Meteorology majors only. Meteorology majors only.

Fall 2025

Instructors

Meeting Patterns

Classes Start:
August 18, 2025
Classes End:
December 2, 2025
Location:
02106 Jordan Hall
Class Days:
T H
Class Start Time:
10:15am
Class End Time:
11:30am

Class Type:
Lecture
Credits:
3.00
Restrictions:
Prerequisite: MEA 422