AOSC 671 - Air-Sea Interaction

PREREQUISITES:

• Math 462 - Partial Differential Equations for Scientists and Engineers

CO-REQUISITE:

• AOSC 610 - Dynamics of Atmosphere and Oceans I

DESCRIPTION: Observations and theories of the seasonal changes in the ocean circulation and temperature, and interactions with the atmosphere. Equations of motion and theories of wind-driven circulation. Mixed layer observations and theories. Midlatitude and equatorial waves. Seasonal budgets of momentum, fresh water, and heat. El Nino/Southern Oscillation. Interannual variability and atmosphere-ocean coupling.