Large-scale Dynamics of the Mid-latitude Atmosphere

This lecture by the instructor covers the large-scale dynamics of the mid-latitude atmosphere, focusing on topics such as the application of momentum conservation, jet streams, weather fronts, and extratropical cyclones. The lecture delves into the formation, evolution, and weather associated with mid-latitude systems, emphasizing synoptic or large-scale temporal and spatial scales. It explains the concepts of atmospheric dynamics versus atmospheric physics, the structure of the troposphere, hydrostatic balance, and the hypsometric equation. The presentation also discusses the geostrophic balance, geopotential height, and the thermal wind relationship, highlighting the implications of temperature advection and the jet stream.