Tropical Meteorology

3–4 credits · Graduate

Introduction to tropical meteorology and climate. Topics include radiative-convective equilibrium, Hadley and Walker circulations, equatorial waves, El Nino/Southern Oscillation, the Madden-Julian Oscillation, monsoons and tropical cyclones. Prerequisites: Math 51 or CME100; and (concurrent is acceptable) ESS 246A and ESS 246B, or consent of the instructor.