Skip to Main Content

ATMO.4160 Advanced Atmospheric Dynamics (Formerly 85.416)

Id: 007789 Credits Min: 3 Credits Max: 3

Description

Atmospheric turbulence and boundary layer equations. Secondary circulation and spindown. Quasi-geostrophic prediction, diagnosis of vertical motion, and baroclinic disturbances. Atmospheric oscillations and perturbation theory. Hydrodynamic instability, baroclinic instability, and baroclinic waves.

Prerequisites

Pre-Req: 85.415 Adv Atmospheric Dynamics I.

View Current Offerings