Mesoscale Meteorology
General
Prefix
AHS
Course Number
486
Course Level
Undergraduate
Department/Unit(s)
College/School
College of Science and Engineering
Description
Mesoscale observations and instabilities. Jet-front systems, mesoscale boundaries. Effect of moisture, lift, and shear on severe weather. Thunderstorm, mesocyclone, and tornado formation and propagation.
Prerequisites
Credits
Min
3
Max
3
Repeatable
No
Goals and Diversity
MN Goal Course
No
Cultural Diversity
No
Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Explain what the mesoscale is and why it poses unique forecasting challenges.
Outcome
Identify mesoscale structures, formation mechanisms, and likely growth/decay.
Outcome
Explain thunderstorm organization modes and effects on areal coverage and precipitation.
Outcome
Diagnose frontogenesis and examine its relationship to vertical motion and precipitation.