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651-2100-00L 3 Credits

Theoretical Climatology

Theoretische Klimatologie

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Atsumu Ohmura
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:09:51

Objective

To convey the theoretical principles of the mechanics of climatic changes.

Content

The theory of the genesis of and alteration to climate is central. Global and regional energy balance, the relationship between sun / earth, atmospheric effects on the surface climate: aerosols, volcanic ash, trace gases, cloud. Oce-anic-atmospheric effects, climatic changes since the genesis of the earth, climates of other planets.

Resources

Lecture Notes

vorhanden

Literature

- Houghton, J.T., 1984: "The Global Climate", Cambridge Univ. Press. - Budyko M.I.: The Earth's Climate, Past and Future, Academic Press 1982. - Houghton J.T.: Jenkins G.J., Ephraums J.J., Climate Change The IPCC Scientific Assessment, Cambridge Univ. Press 1990.

General Information

Language
German
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
oral 30 minutes

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Theoretische Klimatologie
  • Tue 10:15-12:00 (CHN E 42)
2 h weekly
exercise Theoretische Klimatologie
  • By Appointment None-None
1 h weekly

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