Overview of large-scale atmospheric dynamics. Topics include the circulation of a zonally symmetric atmosphere, internal gravity waves, Rossby waves, the instability of zonal flows, and the role of eddies in the general circulation of the troposphere and stratosphere. Class participation in terms of summarizing papers and making presentations will be required.
3-5 units · Letter (ABCD/NP)
Overview of large-scale atmospheric dynamics. Topics include the circulation of a zonally symmetric atmosphere, internal gravity waves, Rossby waves, the instability of zonal flows, and the role of eddies in the general circulation of the troposphere and stratosphere. Class participation in terms of summarizing papers and making presentations will be required.
Offered in Winter 2027 at Stanford University.