An introduction to the processes underlying observed weather phenomena. Topics include thermodynamic processes; stability and convection; radiation and heat budget. The dynamics of the atmosphere and its circulation are described, and related to synoptic meteorology. Weather forecasting is discussed. There are projects on weather observation and forecasting. Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hoursPrerequisite(s): MATH 223.3, MATH 225.3 or MATH 276.3; and (PHYS 117.3) or (PHYS 125.3), or [(GE 123.3 or GE 125.3) and (PHYS 155.3 or PHYS 156.3)].
An introduction to the processes underlying observed weather phenomena. Topics include thermodynamic processes; stability and convection; radiation and heat budget. The dynamics of the atmosphere and its circulation are described, and related to synoptic meteorology. Weather forecasting is discussed. There are projects on weather observation and forecasting. Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hoursPrerequisite(s): MATH 223.3, MATH 225.3 or MATH 276.3; and (PHYS 117.3) or (PHYS 125.3), or [(GE 123.3 or GE 125.3) and (PHYS 155.3 or PHYS 156.3)].
