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2009-2010 University Catalog

CLIM 711 - Introduction to Atmospheric Dynamics

Credits: 3
Cross-Listed with PHYS 676

Covers basic conservation laws of mass, momentum, and energy; and scaling analysis of equation of motion and thermodynamic equation. Discusses balanced flows in atmosphere, such as geostrophic wind and its vertical shear, and thermal wind relationship. Also explores circulation and vorticity; role of atmospheric boundary layer in mass, momentum, and energy transfer; synoptic scale motions; and role of gravity and Rossby waves in controlling general circulation of atmosphere.

Prerequisites
BS or MS in mathematics or a physical science, or permission of instructor.

Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week
3
Hours of Lab or Studio per week
0