The files below are general introductions to the subjects of the labs.
| SES # | TOPICS | FILES |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Invertability and superposition principles | 2D inversion (PDF) |
| 2 | Geostrophic adjustment | Two layer adjustment (PDF) |
| 3 | Barotropic vorticity equation and quasi-geostrophic balance | Quasi-geostrophic balance (PDF) |
| 4 | Rossby waves | Objective analysis [scalar fields] (PDF) |
| 5 | Frontal waves | PV fronts: Dispersion relations (PDF) |