MET 580 - Synoptic Scale Forecasting and Analysis

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

Historic perspectives of the extratropical cyclone; air masses and frontal systems; formation and growth of extratropical cyclones; distribution of cyclones and cyclone tracks; basic satellite interpretation; operational forecast models; forecasting rules of thumb; selected case studies; forecast problems, including space and time considerations. Students prepare and present forecasts and answer public inquiries via a weather phone service.

Prerequisite(s): MET 573 and consent of instructor.