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Klimasysteme
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 14:56:49
Objective
This course aims at introducing the most important components of the climate systems and their interactions.
Content
The focal points of this course are the atmosphere (structure, radiative processes, energy budget) and the ocean (structure, wind-driven circulation, thermohaline circulation). Special attention is devoted to the large-scale effects of clouds, the greenhouse effect, the variability in the climate system (El Niño Southern Oszillation, North Atlantic Oscillation), the role of the vegetation, and the impact of anthropogenic activities. In addition, the course introduces methods for the analysis of climatic data. The lecture is supplemented with a number of computer exercises.
Resources
Lecture Notes
Lecture notes are provided.
Literature
A comprehensive list of references is provided in the class. Two books are particularly recommended: - Hartmann, D., 1994: Global Physical Climatology. Academic Press, London, 411 pp. - Peixoto, J.P. and A.H. Oort, 1992: Physics of Climate. American Institute of Physics, New York, 520 pp.
General Information
- Language
- German
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- oral 30 minutes
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture | Klimasysteme |
|
2 h weekly |