12.830
Topics in Waves and Instability
A detailed presentation of selected advanced topics in waves and instability in the atmosphere. The precise selection varies from year to year. Topics have included wave-mean flow interaction, the quasi-biennial oscillation, sudden warmings, critical-level behavior, wave overreflection, nonlinear equilibration, wave breaking, tropical waves, and stationary waves.
Prerequisites & course information
Prereq: 12.843 G (Fall) Not offered regularly; consult department 3-0-9 units
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026–2027