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701-0464-00L 3 Credits

Cloud Dynamics

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Ulrike Lohmann, Dr. Peter Spichtinger
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:09:26

Abstract

The guiding principle of this lecture is that students can understand the different factors involved in hurricane formation and predict if hurricanes increase in a warmer climate

Objective

The guiding principle of this lecture is that students can understand the different factors involved in hurricane formation and predict if hurricanes increase in a warmer climate

Content

Review of cloud formation, cloud dynamics and cloud microphysics relevant for understanding hurricane formation. Differences to extratropical cyclones will be discussed as well.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Slides will be made available

Literature

Houze, R. A., Cloud Dynamics, Academic Press, 1993

General Information

Language
English
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Cloud Dynamics
  • Tue 10:15-12:00 (CHN E 46)
  • 04.07 Date 12:15-13:00 (CHN E 46)
2 h weekly

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