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
Goals and Diversity
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.
Dependencies
Programs
AHS486
is a
completion requirement
for: