Synoptic Scale Motions II: Baroclinic Instability

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Synoptic Scale Motions IIBaroclinic Instability
Based on Chapter 8 of Holtons An Introduction
to Dynamic Meteorology
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Hydrodynamic Instability

• Possible Topic
• See Dr. Gutowskis class presentation

8.1 Hydrodynamic Instability
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8.2 Baroclinic Instability
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(See figures shown by Dr. Gutowski in class.)
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(See Figure 8.3 from Chapter 8 of Holton)
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(See Figure 8.4 from Chapter 8 of Holton)
(Then compare with Figures 8.3 8.6 from Chapter
8 Wallace and Hobbs)
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