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701-1260-00L 2.5 Credits MSC , NDS D-USYS , D-BAUG , D-ERDW

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Climatological and Hydrological Field Work

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Sonia I. Seneviratne, Dr. Martin Hirschi, Dr. Dominik Michel

Number of participants limited to 30.

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Abstract

Practical work using selected measurement techniques in meteorology and hydrology. The course consists of field work with different measuring systems to determine turbulence, radiation, soil moisture, evapotranspiration, discharge and the atmospheric state as well as of data analysis.

Objective

Learning of elementary concepts and practical experience with meteorological and hydrological measuring systems as well as data analysis.

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General Information

Language: English
Levels: MSC , NDS
Frequency: Yearly recurring

Examination

Type: ungraded semester performance

Registration & Places

Max Places: 30

Course Components

Type	Title	Time & Place	Hours
practical/laboratory course	Climatological and Hydrological Field Work Time period: Mo 7 June - Fr 11 June 2021 Place: Three days field work in the hydrological research catchment Rietholzbach and two days at ETH for analysis.	10.06 Date 09:15-18:00 (CHN G 42) 11.06 Date 08:15-15:00 (CHN G 42)	5 h weekly

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Atmospheric and Climate Science Master
- Laboratory and Field Courses
Environmental Sciences Master
- Major in Atmosphere and Climate
  - Laboratory and Field Courses
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