Universität Wien

280304 VU PM-Met-2 VU Meteorology II (PI) (2018W)

6.00 ECTS (4.00 SWS), SPL 28 - Erdwissenschaften, Meteorologie - Geophysik und
Continuous assessment of course work
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Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 30 participants
Language: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Zusätzliche Termine:
Übungsteil: Raum 2E206 Di, 11:00-12:00,
max. 25 Personen

  • Monday 01.10. 14:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 1 2A120 1.OG UZA II Geo-Zentrum
  • Monday 08.10. 14:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 1 2A120 1.OG UZA II Geo-Zentrum
  • Monday 15.10. 14:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 1 2A120 1.OG UZA II Geo-Zentrum
  • Monday 22.10. 14:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 1 2A120 1.OG UZA II Geo-Zentrum
  • Monday 29.10. 14:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 1 2A120 1.OG UZA II Geo-Zentrum
  • Monday 05.11. 14:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 1 2A120 1.OG UZA II Geo-Zentrum
  • Monday 12.11. 14:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 1 2A120 1.OG UZA II Geo-Zentrum
  • Monday 19.11. 14:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 1 2A120 1.OG UZA II Geo-Zentrum
  • Monday 26.11. 14:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 1 2A120 1.OG UZA II Geo-Zentrum
  • Monday 03.12. 14:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 1 2A120 1.OG UZA II Geo-Zentrum
  • Monday 10.12. 14:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 1 2A120 1.OG UZA II Geo-Zentrum
  • Monday 07.01. 14:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 1 2A120 1.OG UZA II Geo-Zentrum
  • Monday 14.01. 14:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 1 2A120 1.OG UZA II Geo-Zentrum
  • Monday 21.01. 14:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 1 2A120 1.OG UZA II Geo-Zentrum
  • Monday 28.01. 14:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 1 2A120 1.OG UZA II Geo-Zentrum

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Aims, contents and method of the course

280304-1 VU PM-Met-2 VU Meteorology II (PI) (2018W)

The main objective of Meteorology II (PI) (2018W) course is to offer students a modern concept in Meteorology II, in accordance with the main Syllabus and the adopted university Curriculum. This would be achieved in a systematic way, incorporating theoretical, numerical research and simulation, with a complementary advanced set of laboratory exercises. It is expected from students to understand the main concept of cloud physics and precipitation, atmospheric electricity, optical phenomena and atmospheric chemistry including aerosols, and to acquire sufficient knowledge, skills and competencies during their study.
Goals:
Students successfully completing Meteorology II can:
• Solve analytical and practical numerical problems related to the atmosphere;
• Write about the course topics on an introductory textbook level;
• Describe the principles of scientific peer review and provide feedback to work of their fellow students;
• Explain different processes of cloud formation;
• Predict the type of precipitation in given atmospheric conditions; • Give recommendations for lightning protection based on an understanding of atmospheric electricity;
• Distinguish optical phenomena of the atmosphere regarding the underlying physical principles;
• Describe chemical processes relevant in the atmosphere and their impact on weather and climate.

Teaching Methods
Lectures supported by slide presentation;
Interactive lectures, trainings (using laboratory equipment and software packages);
Team work.
Case studies simulations;

The whole course encompasses the following topics:
HYDROMETEOROLOGY Basic Thermodynamics
Precipitation
Hydrometeors Water balance
Physical aspects of cloud formation
Nucleation
Köhler curves

ATMOSPHERIC ELECTRICITY
Electric field
Thunderstorm electricity
Mechanism of charge separation
Electric phenomena in the atmosphere
Lightning protection

ATMOSPHERIC OPTICS
Reflection, refraction, diffraction, diffusion Optical phenomena in the atmosphere.

ATMOSPHERIC CHEMISTRY Chemical principles
Composition and formation of the atmosphere Ozone photochemistry
Aerosol chemistry

Assessment and permitted materials

Oral or writing exams:
1. Mid-term exam
2. Final exam
3. Exercise part (short questions, calculations, essay)

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

GRADING (DRAFT)

89-100 (1) excellent - outstanding performance;
76-88 (2) good - generally good, but with some errors;
63-75 (3) satisfactory - generally sound work with a number of substantial errors;
51-62 (4) sufficient - performance meets the minimum criteria;
< 50 (5) failed - substantial improvement necessary; requirement of further work.

ASSIGMENTS POINTS
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Mid-term exam (30)
Final exam (40)
Exercises part (30)
All assignments Total: (100)

The lecture and the exercise part both need to be positive (more than 50% of the attainable points) for the course to be positive.

Examination topics

Lecture content

Reading list

Microphysics of Clouds and Precipitation Pruppacher and Klett, (1997) (2nd ed.). Springer. 
A Short Course in Cloud Physics Rogers and Yau (1998) (3rd ed.), Elsevier Science.
The Physics of Rainclouds Fletcher QC921.5 F55 1962
The Physics of Clouds Mason QC921.5 M3 1971
Elements of Cloud Physics Beyers QC921.5 B9 1965
Microphysical Processes in Clouds Young QC921.5 Y68 1993
Storm and Cloud Dynamics Cotton and Anthes QC921.6 D95 C67 1989
Clouds and Storms Ludlam QC921.5 L83
An Introduction to Meteorology, Spiridonov & Curic (2010), Topics: 6, 9 and 10
Ice Physics Hobbs QC920.H6
Atmospheric Science Wallace and Hobbs QC861.2.W34
Cloud Dynamics Houze QC921.6 D95 H68 1993

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