Introduction to Dynamic Meteorology (CE591)

Introducing meteorology, this broad overview provides you with the foundations of atmospheric dynamics, including global circulation, climate, and the greenhouse effect. You learn how to interpret the physics of daily weather products--synoptic observations, weather forecasts, numerical models--for engineering analysis, determining maximum wind loading and natural hazard exposure, and probabistic return periods. You will understand atmospheric motion, geostrophic flow, and equation of state of the atmosphere. Studying the thermodynamics and vertical motions of the atmosphere, the influence of the boundary layer on atmospheric motions, thermal wind, and cyclogenesis, you will also appreciate the influence of the boundary layer on atmospheric motions, thermal wind, and cyclogenesis. You will appreciate the influence of the planetary boundary layer on atmospheric motions, stressing topographic and open ocean frictional effects, temperature discontinuity between land and sea, and the generation of sea breezes. You will learn about dynamics of tornadoes and hurricanes. Become an expert in using and interpreting web products from the National Hurricane Center, among other sites