MET 481/581 - Mesoscale Analysis and Forecasting

Institution:

Valparaiso University

Subject:

Meteorology

Description:

A capstone course applying principles of atmospheric dynamics and thermodynamics to the processes that focus and organize mesoscale weather systems. Topics include mechanically and thermally driven circulations such as land-sea breezes, lake-effect snow, slop/ valley flows, mountain waves, and polar lows. Atmospheric stability, convection theory, atmospheric discontinuities, severe convention, MCCs, and analysis and forecast methods are examined. Prerequisite: MET 480.

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

valpo.edu

Phone Number:

(219) 464-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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