MTR 4400 - Advanced Synoptic Meteorology

Credits: 4

Prerequisite(s): MTR 3450 and PHY 2331

Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): MTH 3420

Description: This course is a calculus-based examination of the three-dimensional structure of mid-latitude, synoptic scale weather systems. Main topics include quasi-geostrophic theory, extratropical cyclone structure and evolution, diagnosis of vertical motions, jet streams, and frontogenesis. The lab component involves the hand analysis and computer-based analysis of live, forecasted, and archived weather data.