ATMS 3005 - Dynamic Meteorology I

3 cr.

Introduction to atmospheric kinematics, dynamics, and coordinate systems. Fundamental forces; equations of motion; scale analysis; mass conservation; geostrophic and thermal winds, idealized flows; circulation and vorticity.

Prerequisite(s): PHYS 2007 and credit or registration in ATMS 3003 and MATH 2032.

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