MPO 552 - Synoptic Meteorological Laboratory, Prof. Shuyi Chen

Goals: To provide practical experience in determining the structure of atmospheric systems through subjective and objective analysis of meteorological observations.

Material:

1. Surface Analysis
2. Upper Air Analysis
3. Use of atmospheric thermodynamic diagrams
4. Atmospheric cross-sections
5. Kinematic analysis

Grades: Grades are based on 80% lab exercises and 20% take home final exam.

Textbook: Principles of Meteorological Analysis by Walter J. Saucier