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Advanced Dynamical Meteorology (ATOC90012)

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The aim of the subject is to explore the basic dynamical principles governing flow in a rotating frame of reference (the Earth's frame of reference), and to use these principles to understand the large-scale dynamics of the atmosphere.

This subject is taught as part of the Victorian Institute of Earth and Planetary Sciences (VIEPS), a collaboration between various Australian universities that share the teaching of graduate subjects in geoscience and atmospheric science.
 
This subject is taught by Monash University, and students will be expected to participate in person at Monash University during the teaching period. In order to complete this subject, you will need to enrol via your University of Melbourne study plan, as well as register your enrolment with the home teaching institution.
 
You can find information regarding this subject, including important participation requirements and how to register as an external student, via the VIEPS website here: https://www.monash.edu/science/schools/earth-atmosphere-environment/honours/vieps

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject students will be able to:

  • Explain the relationship between the equations describing the general circulation and observed phenomena; and
  • Understand advanced techniques of analysis and theories of the maintenance of the general circulation.

Generic skills

Upon completion of this subject, students should have gained the following generic skills:

  • Exercise critical judgement;
  • Undertake rigorous and independent thinking;
  • Adopt a problem-solving approach to new and unfamiliar tasks; and
  • Develop high-level written report and/or oral presentation skills.

Last updated: 19 November 2025