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Florida Institute of Technology College of Engineering DEPARTMENT OF MARINE AND ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS Course: Mesoscale Meteorology MET 4410 Instructors: Dr. Sen Chiao, Dr. Steven Lazarus Location: Olin Computer Lab Room #127 Class meets: 11:00 am - 12:15 pm T/TH Office Hours: Dr. Lazarus (T/Th 3:30-5:30 p.m.), Dr. Chiao (T/Th 4:00-6:00 p.m.) Office phone: Dr. Chiao x-8008, Dr. Lazarus x-2160 email: [email protected], [email protected] Grading: Exam I1: 25%, Exam II 25%, Homework 30%, Final Paper 20% Course description: See ‘topics covered’ below. Textbooks: In addition to lecture notes, material will be drawn primarily from the following: Mesoscale Meteorology and Forecasting, Edited by P. S. Ray (1986) Cloud Dynamics, Robert A. Houze Jr. (1993) Storm and Cloud Dynamics, Cotton and Anthes, (1982a) Synoptic-Dynamic Meteorology in Middle Latitudes Volume II: Observations and Theory of weather Systems, Bluestein Mid-Latitude Weather Systems, T.N.Carlson (1991). Mountain Meteorology Fundamentals and Applications (2000) Sea Breeze and Local Winds, John. E. Simpson, (1994) Severe Convective Storms, C. A. Doswell, III, (2001) Basic Journal Articles Course Objectives: An improved understanding of both the dynamic and thermodynamic aspects of mesoscale weather with an emphasis on applications within the forecasting arena. The relationship between the synoptic and mesoscale will be explored using an integrated approach that combines radar, satellite, surface observations and mesoscale/synoptic scale model output. Tools include the following campus server graphic user interface software: GARP, NMAP2, NSHARP and IDV. Meteorological modules from the COMET website may also be utilized to augment specific topics. Prerequisites: OCN2407, MET3401. Specific Topics Covered: Dr. Lazarus Upper Air Sounding Basics: Parcel Theory, Indices and Stability The Severe Thunderstorm Environment: HCRs, Low-Level Jet, Dry Line, Capping Inversion Convective Windstorms/Downbursts and Outflow Boundaries Mesoscale Convective Systems Derechos, Bow Echoes, and Squall Lines Introduction to Hurricane Dynamics and Thermodynamics (CISK, Warm Core, Carnot Cycle, Dvorak Scale) Dr. Chiao Sea Breeze/Lake Breeze Circulations Streamers/Coastal Showers/Island Wake Vortices Wintertime Mesoscale Phenomenon (Lake Effect, Upslope, Cold Air Damming, Precipitation Type) Stratocumulus-Topped Boundary Layers Differential Terrain Heating, Drainage Flows Mountain waves and downslope windstorms 1 The midterm will be a take-home exam.