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701-0473-AAL 3 Credits MSC D-USYS , D-ERDW

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Weather Systems

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Michael Armand Sprenger, Dr. Iris Thurnherr

Enrolment ONLY for MSc students with a decree declaring this course unit as an additional admission requirement. Any other students (e.g. incoming exchange students, doctoral students) CANNOT enrol for this course unit.

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Abstract

Satellite observations; analysis of vertical soundings; geostrophic and thermal wind; cyclones at mid-latitude; global circulation; north-atlantic oscillation; atmospheric blocking situtations; Eulerian and Lagrangian perspective; potential vorticity; Alpine dynamics (storms, orographic wind); planetary boundary layer

Objective

Introduction to basic aspects of atmospheric dynamics. Focus is given to the global-scale atmospheric circulation, synoptic-scale processes (in particular low-pressure systems), and the influence of mountains on the atmospheric flow.

Content

Resources

Literature

Atmospheric Science, An Introductory Survey John M. Wallace and Peter V. Hobbs, Academic Press

General Information

Language: English
Levels: MSC
Frequency: Semesterly recurring

Examination

Type: graded semester performance

Course Components

Type	Title	Time & Place	Hours
revision course / private study	Weather Systems Self-study course. No presence required. Please contact Dr. Michael Sprenger for further information.	No time listed	90 h semesterly

Offered In

Atmospheric and Climate Science Master
- Auflagen-Lerneinheiten (Das untenstehende Lehrangebot gilt nur für MSc Studierende mit Zulassungsauflagen.)
Umweltnaturwissenschaften Master
- Auflagen-Lerneinheiten (Das untenstehende Lehrangebot gilt nur für MSc Studierende mit Zulassungsauflagen.)