MTEOR 407/507 WEB-BASED SUPPORTING MATERIAL

Course Syllabus

Instructor: Bill Gallus, 3025 Agronomy Bldg

Objective: This course explores mesoscale and storm-scale phenomena with an emphasis on the dynamics of these phenomena, and numerical relationships applicable to them. Mesoscale observation networks and modeling are also examined.

Class Meetings: TR (9:30-10:50)

Topics Explored:

Definition of mesoscale

Differential heating-forced mesoscale circulations

Terrain-forced mesoscale circulations

Front and Jets

Dry Lines, Gravity Waves, Bores

Basics of Convection

Mesocyclones/Tornadoes

Mesoscale Convective Systems

Mesoscale Observing Platforms

Mesoscale Numerical Modeling

Supplemental Materials