ESS 247: Tropical Meteorology

Earth System Science Stanford University 4.0 credits

Course Description

Introduction to tropical meteorology and climate. Topics include radiative-convective equilibrium, Hadley and Walker circulations, equatorial waves, El Nino/Southern Oscillation, the Madden-Julian Oscillation, monsoons and tropical cyclones. Prerequisites: Math 51 or CME100; and (concurrent is acceptable) ESS 246A and ESS 246B, or consent of the instructor.

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