— Atmospheric Dynamics

Prerequisites & course information

Course Description: Fundamental forces of atmospheric flow; noninertial reference frames; development of the equations of motion for rotating stratified atmospheres; isobaric and natural coordinate systems; geostrophic flow; thermal wind; circulation and vorticity. Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Extensive Problem Solving. Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Science & Engineering (SE); Quantitative Literacy (QL). Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Extensive Problem Solving. Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Science & Engineering (SE); Quantitative Literacy (QL).