This course will cover major ocean currents their characteristics, similarities and connection with atmospheric general circulation. The effects of topography, sea surface temperatures on the Gulf Stream, EI Nino, the Gulf of Guinea currents, sea fogs among others. Topics on Oceanographic forecasting - important to fishermen, oil companies: and Navy Sea surface temperature maps will be covered.
Course Code:
MET 415
No. of Credits:
3
Level:
Level 400
Course Semester:
First Semester
Select Programme(s):
Meteorology and Atmospheric Physics