Atmospheric Dynamics
General
Prefix
AHS
Course Number
375
Course Level
Undergraduate
Department/Unit(s)
College/School
College of Science and Engineering
Description
Atmospheric forces, equations of motion in rotating coordinate system. Geostrophic, gradient, and thermal winds. Circulation and vorticity.
Prerequisites
Credits
Min
3
Max
3
Repeatable
No
Goals and Diversity
MN Goal Course
No
Cultural Diversity
No
Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Derive horizontal and vertical equations of motion appropriate for Earth’s atmosphere.
Outcome
Explain how Earth’s rotation creates apparent forces that affect winds.
Outcome
Simplify the equations of motion based on scale analysis in order to derive geostrophic and gradient wind balance.
Outcome
Analyze the vorticity equation as a prognostic tool for atmospheric flows.
Outcome
Apply kinematic principles of divergence, vorticity, and deformation to atmospheric flows.
Dependencies
Courses
AHS375
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prerequisite
for:
Programs
AHS375
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