EARTHSS 122
Atmospheric Dynamics
Fluid dynamical processes that determine the large-scale flow of the atmosphere and ocean. Most important are interactions between the density stratification and the Coriolis force associated with Earth's rotation. Topics include circulation, vorticity, planetary waves, and their role in climate.
Topics
- circulation
- vorticity
- planetary waves
- and their role in climate
Topics explicitly listed in official catalogue description
Prerequisites & course information
Fluid dynamical processes that determine the large-scale flow of the atmosphere and ocean. Most important are interactions between the density stratification and the Coriolis force associated with Earth's rotation. Topics include circulation, vorticity, planetary waves, and their role in climate.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027