Overview of dynamics

Recorded lectures from the great Prof. Ullrich of UC Davis, adopted from his YouTube channel.

The Equations of Atmospheric Dynamics ⇧

Forces in the Atmosphere

The Equations of Atmospheric Dynamics ⇧

The Material Derivative

Small correction down in the left corner: -u dT/dx , not -x dT/dx

The Equations of Atmospheric Dynamics ⇧

Continuity

The Equations of Atmospheric Dynamics ⇧

Thermodynamics

The Equations of Atmospheric Dynamics ⇧

Vertical Coordinates

+ hydrostatic

The Equations of Atmospheric Dynamics ⇧

Vertical Coordinates 2 + pressure gradient force

Analysis of dynamical equations ⇧

Scale Analysis - geostrophic balance

Analysis of dynamical equations ⇧

Scale Analysis - ageostrophic wind

Rotational view of the atmosphere ⇧

Vorticity and prediction

Rotational view of the atmosphere ⇧

Vorticity Equation

Rotational motion ⇧

Potential Vorticity

Rotational motion ⇧

Mountain Waves

Quasi-Geostrophic Theory ⇧

Norwegian Cyclone Wave Theory 

Quasi-Geostrophic Theory ⇧

Extratropical Motions and Baroclinic Instability

Quasi-Geostrophic Theory ⇧

Synoptic-scale waves

Quasi-Geostrophic Theory ⇧

Geopotential tendency equation

Quasi-Geostrophic Theory ⇧

Potential Vorticity Equation

Quasi-Geostrophic Theory ⇧

Baroclinic Instability

Atmospheric Waves ⇧

Wave motion math

Atmospheric Waves ⇧

Rossby Wave

More on Rossby Wave and its impacts ⇩