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262003 VO Introduction to Computational Meteorology (2023W)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 26 - Physik
Moodle

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Details

Language: English

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Lectures in room 2G542 (5th floor) UZA II, Josef-Holaubek-Platz 2, 1090 Wien (the wing door opens with the white button to the right)
Except on Tuesday 03.10.23 in room 2F513 (5th floor) UZA II, Josef-Holaubek-Platz 2, 1090 Wien

  • Monday 02.10. 10:00 - 12:00 Ort in u:find Details
  • Monday 02.10. 13:00 - 15:00 Ort in u:find Details
  • Monday 02.10. 15:30 - 17:30 Ort in u:find Details
  • Tuesday 03.10. 10:00 - 12:00 Ort in u:find Details
  • Tuesday 03.10. 13:00 - 15:00 Ort in u:find Details
  • Wednesday 04.10. 10:00 - 12:00 Ort in u:find Details
  • Wednesday 04.10. 13:00 - 15:00 Ort in u:find Details
  • Wednesday 04.10. 15:30 - 17:30 Ort in u:find Details
  • Thursday 05.10. 10:00 - 12:00 Ort in u:find Details
  • Friday 06.10. 10:00 - 12:00 Ort in u:find Details
  • Friday 06.10. 13:00 - 15:00 Ort in u:find Details
  • Friday 06.10. 15:30 - 17:30 Ort in u:find Details

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 system. It will also cover how these processes are represented in numerical models.

In particular, the following topics will be covered:
Part I:
- 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
Part II:
- 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

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
(slides provided in Moodle)

Reading list

See lecture notes

Association in the course directory

ICM, MetKli, M-ERG, UF MA PHYS 01a, UF MA PHYS 01b

Last modified: Sa 30.09.2023 19:48