Large-Scale Circulation in Moist Convective Dynamics - Tutorial Introduction

Learn about the fundamentals of large-scale atmospheric circulation in this introductory tutorial lecture presented by Simona Bordoni as part of the Moist Convective Dynamics of Monsoons program. Explore the complex dynamics of cloud clusters across various scales, from localized turbulent formations to massive organized systems like Monsoons, the Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ), Cyclones, and the Madden-Julian oscillation (MJO). Examine how clouds aggregate through local cloud-circulation feedbacks and interact with vortices linked to waves and instabilities. Delve into key topics including geophysical fluid dynamics of moist flows, physics of convective organization, and the variability in monsoon convection, while gaining insights into weather forecasting methods, cloud-resolving models, and data-driven approaches to understanding monsoon systems.