262003 VO Introduction to Computational Meteorology (2022W)

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Details

Language: English

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes

Tue 13:00-15:00 (2 hours)
Exner Raum 2F513, UZA II, Josef-Holaubek-Platz 2, 1090 Wien
First lecture: 11.10.2022

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The course will provide a basic introduction to the dynamics and physics of the atmosphere and climate. It will also cover how these processes are represented in numerical models.

In particular, the following topics will be covered:
Part I:
- thermodynamics of the moist atmosphere
- convection
- atmospheric radiation, including the effects of CO2, aerosol, clouds and water vapor
- water cycle of the atmosphere
- bistability of the climate system
Part II:
- primitive equations in height and pressure coordinates
- their simplifications for large-scale motions
- geostrophic balance and thermal wind relationship
- Rossby waves
- quasi-geostrophic equations
- omega equation
- vorticity and potential vorticity

Assessment and permitted materials

Oral exam

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Grade 5: < 50%
Grade 4: 50-62,5%;
Grade 3: 62,5-75%;
Grade 2: 75-87,5%;
Grade 1: > 87,5%

Examination topics

Entire content of the lectures

Reading list

See lecture notes

Association in the course directory

ICM, MetKli

Last modified: Th 11.05.2023 11:28