1. Synoptic Scale Motions II: Baroclinic Instability
Based on Chapter 8 of Holton’s
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2. Hydrodynamic Instability
~ Possible Topic ~
See Dr. Gutowski’s class presentation
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[Then compare with synoptic weather maps from Chapter 3 Wallace and Hobbs(1st Edition) ]
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Chapter 8 - Instability