Advanced Atmospheric Dynamics
General
Prefix
AHS
Course Number
475
Course Level
Undergraduate
Department/Unit(s)
College/School
College of Science and Engineering
Description
Development and motion of mid-latitude synoptic systems, quasi-geostrophic dynamics, linear perturbation theory and waves, atmospheric instability.
Prerequisites
Credits
Min
3
Max
3
Repeatable
No
Goals and Diversity
MN Goal Course
No
Cultural Diversity
No
Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Identify the physical meaning of the mathematical terms in the scaled governing equations.
Outcome
Diagnose the effects of quasi-geostrophic forcing on vertical motion in jet streaks and developing mid-latitude cyclones.
Outcome
Analyze the causes of vertical motion in the mature stage of middle latitude cyclones.
Outcome
Examine the basic dynamics of atmospheric wave motion including Rossby waves and internal gravity waves.
Outcome
Assess the parameters that destabilize and stabilize baroclinic flows.
Outcome
Describe the nature of a chaotic attractor and explain why it leads to finite predictability.
Dependencies
Courses
AHS475
is a
prerequisite
for: