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2014-2015 University Catalog

CLIM 411 - Atmospheric Dynamics

Credits: 3 (NR)
Observational bases and fundamentals of fluid dynamic principle for understanding atmospheric motions across multiple spatial and temporal scales; covers basic conservation laws of mass, momentum, and energy; concepts of circulation and vorticity; balanced atmospheric flows, e.g. geostrophic wind and shear, thermal wind; quasi-geostrophic and isentropic potential vorticity analysis for mid-latitude cyclones and fronts.

Equivalent to CLIM 311 (2013-2014 Catalog).

Prerequisite(s): CLIM 111 and MATH 213, or permission of instructor.

Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week: 3
Hours of Lab or Studio per week: 0
When Offered: Fall