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Clymate Systems

Klimasysteme

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Atsumu Ohmura, Dr. Pierluigi Calanca
VVZ CR 3.8

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:09:55

Abstract

This course aims at introducing the most important components of the climate systems and their interactions.

Objective

This course aims at introducing the most important components of the climate systems and their interactions.

Content

The focal points of this course are the atmosphere (structure, radiative processes, energy budget) and the ocean (structure, wind-driven circulation, thermohaline circulation). Special attention is devoted to the large-scale effects of clouds, the greenhouse effect, the variability in the climate system (El Niño Southern Oszillation, North Atlantic Oscillation), the role of the vegetation, and the impact of anthropogenic activities. In addition, the course introduces methods for the analysis of climatic data. The lecture is supplemented with a number of computer exercises.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Lecture notes are provided.

Literature

A comprehensive list of references is provided in the class. Two books are particularly recommended: - Hartmann, D., 1994: Global Physical Climatology. Academic Press, London, 411 pp. - Peixoto, J.P. and A.H. Oort, 1992: Physics of Climate. American Institute of Physics, New York, 520 pp.

General Information

Language
German
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Klimasysteme
  • Wed 10:15-12:00 (CHN C 14)
2 h weekly

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