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701-1202-00L 3 Credits

Dynamical Meteorology

Atmosphärenphysik II (Theoretische dynamische Meteorologie)

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Huw Cathan Davies
VVZ CR n/a

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

Objective

Verständnis für dynamische Prozesse in der Atmosphäre sowie deren mathematisch-physikalische Formulierung.

Content

Dynamical Meteorology (Atmosphärenphysik II) is concerned with the dynamical processes of the earth's atmosphere. The fundamental equations of motion in the atmosphere will be discussed along with the dynamics and interactions of synoptic system - i.e. the low and high pressure systems that determine our weather. The motion of such systems can be understood in terms of quasi-geostrophic theory. The lecture course provides a derivation of the mathematical basis along with some interpretations and applications of the concept.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Dynamical Meteorology

Literature

- Pichler H., Dynamik der Atmosphäre, Bibliographisches Institut, 456 pp. 1984. - Holton J.R., An introduction to Dynamic Meteorogy. Academic Press, third edition 1992.

General Information

Language
German
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
oral 30 minutes

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Atmosphärenphysik II (Uebungen zur theoretischen dynamischen Meteorologie)
  • Tue 15:15-17:00 (CHN G 46)
2 h weekly
exercise Atmosphärenphysik II (Uebungen zur theoretischen dynamischen Meteorologie)
  • Tue 17:15-18:00 (CHN G 46)
1 h weekly

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