ATMS 430
Tropical Meteorology

Credit: 4 hours.


(ATMOS 314) Course covers the basic synoptic and dynamic meteorology of the tropics and the unique characteristics of the tropical motion. Unique tropical phenomena such as hurricanes, El Nino, monsoons, intraseasonal oscillations, easterly waves, and quasi-biennial oscillations are discussed. Prerequisite: ATMS 300, or consent of instructor.