MAE 224A. Environmental Fluid Dynamics I (4 units)
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Description
Basics of stratified flows. Linear waves: surface waves, internal gravity waves, dispersion, reflection, mountain waves. Ray tracing. Gravity currents and intrusions. Hydraulic control. Stability of and mixing in stratified shear flows. Recommended preparation: MAE 210A.
Prerequisite courses
MAE 224A has no prerequisite courses.
Successor courses
MAE 224A is a prerequisite of the following 1 courses: