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GFD II
ATM S 542
MWF 11:30-12:20, ATG Rm. 610
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Course description:
Vorticity, Ertel PV, quasi-geostrophic theory, PV-thinking and
w-thinking. Barotropic instability, baroclinic instability.
Frontogenesis. Wave-mean flow interaction.
Prerequisites:
ATM S 509/OCEAN 512 or equivalent.
Textbook:
Vallis, G. K., 2006: Atmospheric and Oceanic Fluid Dynamics.
Other textbooks:
Cushman-Roisin, B., 1994: Introduction to Geophysical Fluid Dynamics.
Gill, A. E., 1982: Atmosphere-Ocean Dynamics.
Holton, J. R., 1992: An Introduction to Dynamic Meteorology.
Lorenz, E. N., 1967: The Nature and Theory of the General Circulation of the Atmosphere.
Majda, A., 2003: Introduction to PDEs and Waves for the Atmosphere and Ocean.
Pedlosky, J. P., 1987: Geophysical Fluid Dynamics.
Grading:
Homework: 50%, collaboration with fellow students is encouraged, but each student must submit their own write-ups.
Midterm exam: 20%, in class exam, open book, open notes.
Final exam: 30%, take-home, open book, open notes. |
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