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PostJuly 31, 2017

Atmosphere, Oceans and Climate Dynamics

This undergraduate class is designed to introduce students to the physics that govern the circulation of the ocean and atmosphere. The focus of the course is on the processes that control the climate of the planet.

Content highlights: Simulations and visualizations: lab demo videos and links to web-based applets

Taught By: Prof. Raffaele Ferrari

by MIT OCW
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Atmosphere
Education
Oceans

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