Dynamic Meteorology ACM 40460

Lecturer: Ray Bates

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Sessions: This module consists of 48 1-hour lectures and 12 2-hour practical sessions.

Aim
The fundamental equations are derived in rotating coordinates. Elementary solutions are examined. The Shallow Water Equations are used extensively to analyse solutions of relevance for atmospheric dynamics. Atmospheric wave motions are considered in detail. The quasi-geostrophic equations are derived and applied in simple contexts. Hydrodynamic instability theory is covered (barotropic and baroclinig instability), and the energetics of the atmosphere examined.

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An Introduction to Dynamic Meteorology, J. R. Holton, Fourth Edn., Elsevier Press (2004).