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Weather systems

Wettersysteme

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Huw Cathan Davies, Dr. Michael Armand Sprenger
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 14:59:24

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

Einführung in grundlegende Aspekte der Atmosphärendynamik. Behandelt werden die globale Zirkulation, synoptisch-skalige Prozesse (insbesondere Tiefdruckwirbel) und der Einfluss von Gebirgen auf die Dynamik

Content

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

Resources

Lecture Notes

Vorlesungsskript + Folien

Literature

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

General Information

Language
English
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
written 60 minutes
Aids
10-seitige, handschriftliche Zusammenfassung Taschenrechner

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Wettersysteme
  • Wed 13:15-15:00 (CHN E 46)
2 h weekly

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