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    • Introduction (Chap. 1, HH)
    • Basic equations of meteorology (Chap. 2, HH)
    • Imbedded processes in equations of meteorology (Chap. 3, HH). Exam 2 material
    • Imbedded processes in equations of meteorology (Chap. 3, HH). Exam 3 material
    • Planetary boundary layer
    • Vorticity (Chap.4, HH)
    • Pertubation method and atmospheric waves (Chap 5, HH)
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    • Number Series
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    • Basic matrix math
    • Filters And Fourier Analysis
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    • Parameterization, data assimilation, and overview on WRF model
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Atmospheric dynamics involves learning the first principles of fluid dynamics principles to meteorological applications.  You will learn the basic equations, definitions, their applications, and their derivations on the exams. Sample questions will be provided for guidance.

We will primarily utilize the book by Holton and Hakim, with occasional referral to a book by Vallis book and Stull's online practical meteorology book. The references are below. Notes will be provided online as well.

The class will consist of three closed-book exams (70% of grade) and a final (30% of grade). While this is a long-distance class, we will have study sessions before the exams in Jackson. Homework will also be assigned to assist with the exams, and if the homework grades are beneficial, the grade will be redistributed as 45% exams, 25% homework, and 30% final.The homework can only help your grade and assist with exam preparation, so I encourage everyone to try. 

This class will cover the first five chapters in Holton and Hakim (HH). Topics include: forces and reference frames, static relationships and vertical coordinate systems, kinematics, scale analysis, total derivatives, the equations of motion in all fundamental forms, the continuity equation, balanced flow, trajectories and streamlines, the thermal wind, vorticity, and wave solutions. Applications to the atmosphere, weather analysis, and weather prediction will be clarified throughout the class.

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An Introduction to Dynamic Meteorology, Volume 88, Fifth Edition (International Geophysics) 5th Edition
by James R. Holton and Gregory J Hakim

ISBN-13: 978-0123848666
ISBN-10: 0123848660 

Atmospheric and Oceanic Fluid Dynamics: Fundamentals and Large-scale Circulation 1st Edition
by Geoffrey K. Vallis

ISBN-13: 978-0521849692
ISBN-10: 0521849691 

Stull's online book "Practical Meteorology": http://www.eoas.ubc.ca/books/Practical_Meteorology/

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Tentative Schedule

January to early February- Chapter 1, HH
Exam 1 - Monday, February 6
February 8 to mid-March - Chapters 2 and 3, HH
Exam 2 - Wednesday, March 8
Mid-March to mid-April, Chapter 4 and 5, HH
Exam 3 - Wednesday, April 12
Week of April 17 -- Review, some new material
Final exam - Wednesday, April 26, 1PM 
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  • Home
  • Contact information
  • Synoptic lab
    • Syllabus
    • Take-home exams
    • Homework
    • Tropical Cyclones
      • Tropical cyclone climatology and overview
      • Tropical cyclone life cycle and motion
      • Tropical cyclone structure
      • Hurricane forecasting learning material
      • Hurricane forecasting tools
      • Storm surge
      • TUTTs and LA/MS flood event of 2016
    • Ocean applications
      • Waves
      • Tides
      • Miscellaneous ocean products
    • Streamlines
    • Regression, MOS, and NBM
    • Forecasting baroclinic systems and other products
      • Analysis
      • Model guidance
      • Model Output Statistics and National Blend of Models
      • Useful forecast products
  • Synoptic class
    • Syllabus
    • Exam Information
    • Homework
    • Stability
      • The Basics
      • The SkewT and related diagnostic tools
      • POP, air mass thunderstorms, sea breeze thunderstorms
      • Severe Weather
    • Map analysis
      • Upper-level synoptic charts
      • Contouring
      • Surface analysis and fronts
      • Vertical structure
      • Jet Streaks
    • Dynamics
      • Review of dynamics
      • Dynamics applications
      • QG Theory and the Omega equation
      • Cyclogenesis and baroclinic instability
    • Modeling
    • Fog
    • Winter Weather
  • Intro Dynamics
    • Syllabus
    • Homework
    • Sample exam questions
    • Introduction (Chap. 1, HH)
    • Basic equations of meteorology (Chap. 2, HH)
    • Imbedded processes in equations of meteorology (Chap. 3, HH). Exam 2 material
    • Imbedded processes in equations of meteorology (Chap. 3, HH). Exam 3 material
    • Planetary boundary layer
    • Vorticity (Chap.4, HH)
    • Pertubation method and atmospheric waves (Chap 5, HH)
  • Numerical methods
    • Syllabus
    • Homework
    • Number Series
    • Interpolation
    • Basic matrix math
    • Filters And Fourier Analysis
    • Numerical derivatives
    • Numerical integration, random numbers, and Monte Carlo
    • Numerical solutions of differential equations and atmospheric modeling
    • Parameterization, data assimilation, and overview on WRF model
    • Final computer exercises
  • Dashboard