12.812 The general circulation of the atmosphere and climate change

This course will be an exposition of the main features of the general circulation of the Earth's atmosphere. The final part of the course will explore possible changes in the general circulation associated with climate change.

MW, 10:30-12, 54-322
Pre-req: 12:800 Fluid Dynamics of the Atmosphere and Ocean, or instructor's permission

Class syllabus

Introduction

Data and analysis

Mean state and variability (a)

Mean state and variability (b)

Energetics

Energy cycle

Hydrological cycle

Angular Momentum

Problem set 1

Problem set 2

Problem set 3

Problem set 4