ATSC 5016 - Synoptic & Mesoscale Meteor

Institution:

University of Wyoming

Subject:

ATSC

Description:

Large-scale vertical motion as viewed form a quasigeostrophic and isentropic potential vorticity perspectives. Baroclinic instability, and the structure and evolution of extratropical cyclones. Identification and development of fronts, jet streams and associated weather streams. Symmetric instability and other mesoscale instability. Role of topography on large-scale and mesoscale circulations. Prerequisites: ATSC 5015

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.uwyo.edu

Phone Number:

(307) 766-1121

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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