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701-1235-00L 4 Credits DR , MSC D-USYS , D-ERDW
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Cloud Microphysics

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Ulrike Lohmann, Dr. Nadia Shardt
Number of participants limited to 16. Priority is given to PhD students majoring in Atmospheric and Climate Sciences, and remaining open spaces will be offered to the following groups: - PhD student Environmental sciences - MSc in Atmospheric and climate science - MSc in Environmental sciences All participants will be on the waiting list at first. Enrollment is possible until 13.09.2020. The waiting list is active until 25.09.2020. All students will be informed on September 16th, if they can participate in the lecture. The lecture takes place if a minimum of 5 students register for it.
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Abstract

Clouds are a fascinating atmospheric phenomenon central to the hydrological cycle and the Earth`s climate. Interactions between cloud particles can result in precipitation, glaciation or evaporation of the cloud depending on its microstructure and microphysical processes.

Objective

The learning objective of this course is that students understand the formation of clouds and precipitation and can apply learned principles to interpret atmospheric observations of clouds and precipitation.

Content

see: http://www.iac.ethz.ch/edu/courses/master/modules/cloud-microphysics.html

Resources

Lecture Notes

This course will be designed as a reading course in 1-2 small groups of 8 students maximum. It will be based on the textbook below. The students are expected to read chapters of this textbook prior to the class so that open issues, fascinating and/or difficult aspects can be discussed in depth.

Literature

Pao K. Wang: Physics and dynamics of clouds and precipitation, Cambridge University Press, 2012

General Information

Language
English
Levels
DR , MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
oral 30 minutes
Marks will be based on the oral session exam for which a bonus of up to 1/4 a grade can be obtained from the assignments (learning task, not mandatory).

Registration & Places

Limited places (Special selection)
Signup End
13.09.2020
Priority: Registration for the course unit is only possible for the primary target group

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Cloud Microphysics
  • Tue 10:15-12:00 (CHN F 42)
2 h weekly
exercise Cloud Microphysics
  • Tue 10:15-13:00 (CHN D 42)
  • Tue 12:15-13:00 (CHN F 42)
1 h weekly

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