AES 216 Fundamentals of Weather Analysis

Credits: (3-0) 3

An introduction to weather analysis techniques. Topics include surface and upper air map analysis, interpreting radar and satellite remote sensing data, the use of thermodynamic diagrams for analyzing atmospheric soundings, and qualitative assessment of vertical motion and the evolution of surface and upper-air weather systems. This will include an introduction to various weather analysis software packages and accessing meteorological datasets.

Prerequisites: AES 201

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