ATM S 370, Winter
2025
Atmospheric Structure and
Analysis
Instructors:
Professor
Clifford F. Mass (lecture),
cmass@uw.edu
Richard Steed
(lab)
steed@uw.edu
Course Goals:
1. Develop an understanding of the
structure and evolution of synoptic systems such as fronts,
jets and cyclones.
2. Develop a better understanding of
important dynamical concepts such as hydrostatics, thermal wind,
and vorticity.
3. Develop facility with the basic tools
of a synoptic meteorologist such as constant pressure charts,
satellite and radar data, and interactive analysis
systems.
4. Understand the basics of weather
prediction and tropical meteorology.
Course Outline: (click
to
view)
Class Times: MW, 1:30-4:20 PM; F 1:30-3:20 PM. Generally:
first hour lecture, second and third hours map discussion and
lab.
Office Hours: Flexible. Email to set up a time. In
person, Zoom session, or phone.
Textbook: Portions
of Atmospheric Sciences: An Introductory Survey, by J.M.
Wallace and P.V. Hobbs (Academic Press, 2006), COMET METED
online modules, and supplementary handouts.
Grading: Midterm
exam 25%; laboratory work 30%; homework 20%, final exam
25%. Homework due every other week.
Midterm
and Final Exam Dates: TBD
Canvas Page:
https://canvas.uw.edu/courses/1785572
Lab Web Page:
Power Point Presentations. Links to Powerpoint
Presentations and Web Materials Used in Class
