| Mesoscale Meteorology - 18450 - EAPS 59100 - 110 |
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Associated Term: Fall 2016
Levels: Undergraduate, Graduate, Professional West Lafayette Campus Lecture Schedule Type Learning Outcomes: Understand how the mesoscale differs dynamically from other scales of atmospheric motion through the use of scale analysis applied to the governing equations as well as the relationship of the mesoscale to larger and smaller scales Understand the role of various forms of instability and wave-like motions on the mesoscale Understand the structure and behavior of low-level jets and surface boundaries (such as fronts and drylines) Learn the structure, modes, and dynamics of deep moist convection. Understand how the various modes are distinguished, how they develop and evolve (including both the role of the larger scale environment and internal dynamics) through the use of idealized conceptual, theoretical, and numerical models. Be able to classify convective storms based on physical characteristics. Learn the physics behind various severe hazards posed by deep convective storms, including large hail, strong straight-line winds, and tornadoes (Time permitting) understand the dynamics of such phenomena as terrain-induced mesoscale circulations, organized boundary-layer (shallow) convection, mesoscale rain and snow bands, and land- and sea-breeze circulations. Required Materials: Markowski, P. and Y. Richardson: Mesoscale Meteorology in Midlatitudes. Wiley-Blackwell, 430pp. Technical Requirements: EAPS 42200 (Dynamics I), EAPS 432000 (Synoptic Lab II) and prerequisites or equivalent. Instructor permission is also required. Experience with basic computer programming and graphical plotting. View Catalog Entry
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