ATMOSPHERIC AND OCEANIC SCIENCES 610 - Geophysical Fluid Dynamics I

Institution:

University of Wisconsin-Madison

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Description:

I; 3 cr (A). Basic dynamic concepts: equations of motion, basic approximations, Coriolis force, wave motions, normal modes, gravity waves, frictional turbulence and convective processes, geostrophic adjustment, scaling argument, effects of rotation on wave motions. Vorticity and potential vorticity. P: Physics 208, Math 234 & cons inst.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wisc.edu

Phone Number:

(608) 262-1234

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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