ESCI 343 - Atmospheric Dynamics 2

Institution:

Millersville University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Earth Sciences

Description:

Ageostrophic wind; quasi-geostrophic theory; theory and properties of atmospheric waves, including gravity waves, sound waves, internal waves, inertial-gravity waves; geostrophic adjustment; atmospheric instabilities, including inertial/slantwise instability, barotropic and baroclinic instability. 3 hrs. lec.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

ESCI 342.

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Offered in spring.

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.millersville.edu

Phone Number:

(717) 872-3024

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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