ATS 574 - Stratospheric Dynamics

Institution:

Creighton University

Subject:

Atmospheric Sciences

Description:

Study of the principles governing atmospheric motions in the stratosphere. Includes a brief review of chemical processes, radiative effects, and the resulting thermal structures that govern the mean stratospheric circulation; forcing mechanisms and conditions for wave generation in the stratosphere; discussions of sudden warmings, quasi-biennial and semiannual oscillations, and tropical wave phenomena in the stratosphere. P: ATS 571.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.creighton.edu

Phone Number:

(402) 280-2700

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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