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651-3660-00L 3 Credits BSC , GS D-ERDW

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Analysis of Time Series in Environmental Physics and Geophysics

Analyse von Zeitreihen in der Umweltphysik und Geophysik

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Florian Haslinger, Dr. Anne Obermann

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Abstract

In geoscience we are often collecting vast digitally recorded. Such time-series data can be processed to emphasize particular aspects of the signal, an enormous advantage over paper records.We introduce fundamental tools and concepts of time-series analysis, e.g. deterministic vs stochastic processes, signal correlation, and Fourier analysis.

Objective

Understanding of various methods for the analysis of time-dependent data.

Content

Based on various data sets we illustrate basic principles of time series and apply different methods of analysis: deterministic and stochastic processes, stationary and non-stationary processes, sampling theorem, trend analysis, auto- and cross-correlation, frequency analysis (Fourier Transformation). The exercises require basic knowledge of MATLAB.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Lecture notes and exercises are made available.

Literature

- R. H. Shumway and D. S. Stoffer: Time Series Analysis and its Applications. Springer, New York, 2000. - W.H. Press, B.P. Flannery, S.A. Teukolsky und W.T. Wetterling: Numerical Recipes: The Art of Scientific Computing. Cambridge University Press.

General Information

Language: German
Levels: BSC , GS
Frequency: Yearly recurring

Examination

Type: graded semester performance

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Course Components

Type	Title	Time & Place	Hours
lecture with exercise	Analyse von Zeitreihen in der Umweltphysik und Geophysik Diese Lehrveranstaltung besteht pro Woche aus einer Stunde Vorlesung und einer Stunde Uebungen am Computer.	Tue 08:15-10:00 (NO F 39)	2 h weekly

Offered In

Earth and Climate Sciences Bachelor
- Majors
  - Major: Geology and Geophysics
    - Methods
  - Major: Climate and Water (Dr. Hanna Joos, Institute for Climate and Atmosphere, is available for consultations in the Climate and Water specialisation.)
    - Electives (At least 11 KP must be completed within the electives. Dr. Hanna Joos, Institute for Climate and Atmosphere, is available for consultations in the Climate and Water specialisation.)