EAS 4700 Weather Forecasting and Analysis
Spring. 3 credits. Prerequisites: EAS 3520 and 4510. M. W. Wysocki.
Applied course focusing on weather forecasting and analysis techniques for various regions around the world. Lectures emphasize the application of student’s knowledge of atmospheric dynamics, thermodynamics, and computer data analysis, to forecast the development and movement of multiscale weather systems. Students participate in weekly forecast discussions; write daily forecasts that include a synoptic discussion, quantitative precipitation forecasts, and severe weather outlook for the forecast region; and lead class discussion on assigned readings.