ATOC-4550 (3) Mountain Meteorology

Investigating main processes that control weather and climate in the western United States and other mountain ranges around the world is the emphasis of this course. Provides an advanced survey of synoptic, mesoscale, and microscale meteorology in complex terrain including orographically modified cyclone evolution, front-mountain interactions, terrain and thermally driven flows, mountain waves, downslope winds, and orographic precipitation. Recommended prereq., ATOC 1050. Same as ATOC 5550. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: natural science.