MET 481 - Mesoscale Analysis and Forecasting

Credits: 4
Credit Configuration: 3+2, 4 Cr.

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, slope/valley flows, mountain waves, and polar lows. Atmospheric stability, convection theory, atmospheric discontinuities, severe convention, MCCs, and analysis and forecast methods are examined. Course includes a laboratory component.

Prerequisite(s): MET 480.