Meteorology 227 - Computational Meteorology

Got a question?

Got a question or comment? Contact me at (515) 294-0264 or flory@iastate.edu.

Class Description

An introduction to computer programming using FORTRAN with focus on meteorological applications. Emphasis on basics of good programming techniques and style through extensive practice in top-down design, writing, running, and debugging small programs. Topics include operations and functions, selective execution, repetitive execution, arrays, input/output, file processing, and subprograms. This course is designed for majors.

Prerequisties

• Credit or enrollment in Mteor 206
• Credit or enrollment in Phys 221

Meet the Instructor

Dave Flory
Senior Lecturer/Research Assistant
3101 Agronomy Hall
Phone: (515) 294-0264
Email: flory@iastate.edu
Office Hours: M 1-2pm, R 1-3pm

Class News & Updates

Homework #9 & #10

Homework #10 is due on Friday, November 20. The due date for homework #9 has been moved to Wednesday, December 2.

Weather News

Cut-Off Circulation

A cut-off low pressure system brought heavy rains to some parts of Iowa although Ames stayed fairly dry due to the advection of dry air from the north. The low is expected to move out today and tomorrow resulting in a pretty nice weekend.