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2011-2012 University Catalog

PHYS 676 - Atmospheric Physics

Credits: 3 (NR)
Covers the basic conservation laws of mass, momentum, and energy, and a scaling analysis of the equations of motion and thermodynamics. Balanced flows in the atmosphere are discussed. Concepts of circulation and vorticity; the role of the atmospheric boundary layer in mass, momentum, and energy transfer; synoptic scale motions; and the role of gravity and Rossby waves in controlling the general circulation of the atmosphere are covered.

Prerequisite(s): PHYS 303, 305, and 308; and MATH 314.

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