EAS 6860 - Tropical Meteorology and Climate

Spring. 4 credits. Letter grades only.

Prerequisite: climate dynamics (equivalent to EAS 3050 or permission of instructor), multivariate calculus, and one semester of university physics. Atmospheric thermodynamics (EAS 3410) and atmospheric dynamics (EAS 3420) are recommended, although the latter may be taken concurrently. Students enrolled in EAS 6860 will be required to use a numerical model to simulate some aspect of tropical meteorology and present their final project as an 8-12 min. conference-style presentation at the end of the semester. Co-meets with EAS 4860.

T. Ault.

This course will examine the atmospheric processes responsible for inducing variations in tropical weather and climate on daily to interannual timescales. Computer lab visualization and numerical modeling exercises will deepen student understanding of tropical meteorology, develop programming proficiency, and enhance scientific writing skills.

Outcome 1: Develop and apply numerical data analysis and visualization routines.