The study of atmospheric structure and behavior in the areas astride the Equator, roughly between 30° north and south latitude. The weather and climate of the tropics involve phenomena such as trade winds, hurricanes, intertropical convergence zones, jet streams, monsoons, and the El Niño Southern Oscillation.
Research Experts
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Xingchao (XC) Chen Assistant Professor of Meteorology Department of Meteorology and Atmospheric Science 601 Walker Building 814-865-1678 xzc55@psu.edu |
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Anthony C. Didlake Jr. Associate Professor of Meteorology Department of Meteorology and Atmospheric Science 506 Walker Building 814-863-4636 acd171@psu.edu |
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Jenni Evans Professor of Meteorology Emeritus Department of Meteorology and Atmospheric Science jle7@psu.edu |
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Gregory S. Jenkins Professor of Meteorology and Atmospheric Science, Geography, and African Studies Department of Meteorology and Atmospheric Science 605 Walker Building 814-865-0479 gsj1@psu.edu |
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Yunji Zhang Assistant Professor of Meteorology and Atmospheric Science Assistant Director, Penn State Center for Advanced Data Assimilation and Predictability Techniques Department of Meteorology and Atmospheric Science 624B Walker Building 814-863-4722 yuz31@psu.edu |