Here is contained a concise summary of the governing equations used in synoptic-scale dynamical meteorology. In particular, the horizontal momentum, thermodynamic, incompressible mass continuity, and vertical momentum equations in isobaric coordinates, and the water conservation equations are given. The horizontal momentum equation is applied to the dynamics of a straight jet, though this is treated in more depth in other parts of the web page.
1. Begin here
2. Background
3. Horizontal Momentum Equation
4. Alternative Momentum Equation
6. Application of Horizontal Momentum Equation to Straight Jet Streak Dynamics
9. Derivation of Thermodynamic Equation: Part I
10. Derivation of Thermodynamic Equation: Part II
11. Hydrostatic Vertical Momentum Equation
12. Water Conservation Equations
13. Simple Water Process Diagram