ATS 553 - Tropical Meteorology

Institution:

Creighton University

Subject:

Atmospheric Sciences

Description:

The tropical meteorology of West Africa is emphasized in this course. Weather systems and processes in the tropics are examined relative to the dynamics of the West African monsoon. Additional topics include monsoon meteorology of Africa, Asia and the Southwestern United States. A number of tropical oscillations are examined: MJO, QBO and ENSO. The climatology of North Atlantic tropical cyclones and their relationship to the West African monsoon are examined. P: ATS 113.

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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