ATOC-6700 (1) Weather Forecasting and Discussion

Explores the techniques used to make short-term weather forecasts in the mid-latitudes using real-time weather observations, numerical forecast model output, and conceptual models of mid-latitude weather phenomena. Students will be required to develop and defend conceptual models of the short-term evolution of the weather and will conduct detailed post-forecast analysis of successful and unsuccessful forecasts. May be repeated up to 3 total credit hours. Department enforced prereq., ATOC 5050 and ATOC 5060. Requisites: Restricted to graduate students only.