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2016-2017 University Catalog 
    
2016-2017 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

EAPS 53800 - Cumulus Dynamics


Credit Hours: 3.00. Thunderstorm and tornado climatology. Stability concepts and convective theories; thunderstorm modeling. Application of potential flow theory to severe storm phenomena; cumulonimbus-environmental interactions. Rotational properties of severe thunderstorms. Tornado funnel observations and vortex theory. Prior course work in synoptic meteorology labs is required. Typically offered Spring.