Mesoscale Meteorology

Catalog description

This course provides an introduction to the basics of weather radar and mesoscale atmospheric phenomena, covering scales from 10- to 1000-km. Key topics include single-cell convection, multicell convective systems, squall lines, and supercells. The mechanisms behind tornadoes and lightning will also be explored. Additionally, the course will cover methods for observing, analyzing, and predicting severe weather systems, with a focus on interpreting satellite and radar images.