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Introduction to Meteorology, Atmospheric Physics and Chemistry
E in die Meteorologie, Atmosphärenphysik und -chemie
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Abstract
Basic principles of the atmosphere, physical structure and chemical composition, trace gases, atmospheric cycles, circulation, stability, radiation, condensation, clouds, oxidation capacity and ozone layer.
Objective
Understanding of basic physical and chemical processes in the atmosphere. Understanding of mechanisms of and interactions between: weather - climate, atmosphere - ocean - continents, troposhere - stratosphere. Understanding of environmentally relevant structures and processes on vastly differing scales. Basis for the modelling of complex interrelations in the atmospehre.
Content
Übersicht über die Erdatmosphäre: Aufbau und Struktur der Atmosphäre; Dynamik, Thermodynamik, Strahlung. Betrachtung und Diskussion der aktuellen synoptischen Situation und der entsprechenden Wettererscheinungen. Interpretation des Wetters in mikrophysikalischer und dynamischer Hinsicht. Diskussion anthropogener atmosphärischer Prozesse.
Resources
Lecture Notes
Written information will be supplied.
Literature
1) Häckel, H., 1990: Meteorologie, 2. Auflage, Uni Taschenbücher 1338, Verlag Eugen Ulmer, ISBN 3-8001-2610-9,402 S. 2) Liljequist G. H. Cehak K., 1984: Allgemeine Meteorologie, 3. Auflage, Vieweg und Sohn, Braunschweig, 400 S.
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- BSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- oral 30 minutes
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture with exercise | E in die Meteorologie, Atmosphärenphysik und -chemie |
|
2 h weekly |