Moist Shallow-Water Waves in Geophysical Fluid Dynamics

Explore a comprehensive lecture on moist shallow-water waves as part of a broader program on moist convective dynamics of monsoons. Delve into the complex interactions between cloud clusters and atmospheric dynamics across various scales, from local turbulent formations to massive organized systems like monsoons, the Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ), cyclones, and the Madden-Julian oscillation (MJO). Learn about geophysical fluid dynamics of moist flows, including shallow water equations, two-layer models, and moist dynamics on the equatorial beta plane. Examine the physics of convective organization, covering basics of convection, radiation, and convective aggregation through idealized modeling and observational data. Gain insights into monsoon convection variability, exploring its meteorology, microphysics, structure, and various modeling approaches from cloud-resolving to data-driven methods. Understand current forecasting techniques and their limitations in predicting monsoon behavior.