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Introduction to Atmospheric Science Introduction to Atmospheric Science
Review for Exam 2 Review for Exam 2
Chapters 7-11, Inclusive Chapters 7-11, Inclusive
Chapter 7: Circulation of the Atmosphere Scales of Atmospheric Motion Local Winds Observed Distribution of Pressure and Winds Mesoscale, microscale, macroscale (spatial size, timescale) Local winds, mountain winds Global circulation – three cell system Hadley Cell – tropical circulation Monsoons (Asian, N. American) Westerlies, Jet Streams Westerlies, Waves, and Earth ’ s Heat Budget Global Winds and Ocean Currents El Nino, La Nina Global Distribution of Precipitation
Chapter 8: Air Masses What is an air mass? What are the characteristics of an air mass Major source regions of air masses Classifying air masses Air mass modification N. American air masses
Chapter 10: Storms Scales of atmospheric motion (space vs. time) Mid-latitude cyclones, tornadoes, hurricanes Thunderstorms: three stages Air mass thunderstorms, distribution of lightning Types of precipitation in a thunderstorm Severe thunderstorms, roll clouds, meso-cyclones, wall clouds Supercell – characteristics, esp. mammatus clouds Inversions layers and thunderstorms Squall lines Mesoscale convective complex Microbursts Thunder and lightning Electric charging and lightning Global electric circuit Sprites, Elves, and Blue jets Tornadoes: Formation and characteristics Tornado alley Fujita scale of intensity Doppler radar
Chapter 11: Hurricanes Profile of a hurricane, formation regions Cross section of a hurricane Triggering tropical depressions Conservation of angular momentum Saffir-Simpson scale Energy vs. velocity vs. force of a wind Hurricane damage Tides and hurricanes Hurricanes and tornadoes Hurricane warnings Human impact on hurricane frequency and intensity
