Discuss the differences in Earth circulation and Earth vorticity.  Provide equations for each one to support your discussion.  No derivation is needed, just explain the differences using appropriate equations.

The theory taught in this course is well described by most numerical weather prediction systems, yet our models are still quite poor at many things.  Explain, using understanding from this course, why our models are still bad.  What are the limitations of what you’ve learned in this class in the context of prediction, and what ways (if any) can we work towards improving on those limitations?

Answer anyone from the following two: Narrate common Hadoop frameworks to process big data.   or   Explain the principles of Apache Spark.  Including its components diagram

Answer anyone from the following two: Explain factors in choosing a purpose-built database.    or Write on Implementing secure storage practices for cloud-based data.

Answer anyone from the following two: Highlight how cloud security best practices apply to analytics data pipelines. or      List AWS services that play key roles in securing a data pipeline. Write in detail for any two services.

Answer anyone from the following two: Explain type of the big data processing.  Including a framework that best supports your workloads.     OR   Explain the principles of Apache Hadoop.

Answer anyone from the following two: Explain Example (use case) Storage in support of an ELT pipeline.ORExplain Example (use case) Storage in support of an ETL pipeline.

Answer anyone from the following two: Highlight how cloud security best practices apply to analytics data pipelines. or      List AWS services that play key roles in securing a data pipeline. Write in detail for any two services.

List factors to consider when selecting analysis and visualization tools, and explain the following any two factors from three:  1) business needs 2) Data characteristics, 3) access to the data, in detail

What is the speed of the spacecraft in problem 1, expressed as a fraction of the speed of light c?  Express your answer numerically as a multiple of the speed of light c to three significant figures.