ATMS 406 - Tropical Meteorology

Institution:

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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Description:

Covers the mesoscale, synoptic scale and planetary scale motions in the tropical circulation. Emphasis will be on delineating the unique characteristics of tropical dynamics. Topics include Hadley circulation, Walter circulation, Julian-Madden oscillation, monsoons, easterly waves, equatorial waves, hurricanes, the quasi-biennial oscillation, El Nino and the Southern Oscillation. Prerequisite: ATMS 301 and ATMS 302, or consent of instructor.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.illinois.edu/

Phone Number:

(217) 333-1000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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