Elementary Meteorology Online
Chapter 9 - Atmospheric Planetary Circulation

Text reading and review

  • Again, review Chapter 5 Investigation 5B. Understanding the relationship between temperature and pressure at both the surface and aloft is important.
  • Review Pressure Gradient/Coriolis Force/Geostrophic Balance in Chapter 8.
  • Read online notes below in order.
  • Read Text Chapter 9 pp. 225-254.

  • Online readings