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701-1235-00L 3 Credits DS , MSC D-USYS , D-ERDW
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Cloud Microphysics

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Ulrike Lohmann, Dr. Daniel James Cziczo
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:06:23

Abstract

The students will gain insights in the microphysical details of cloud and precipitation formation, as well as the importance of aerosols as cloud condensation and ice nuclei.

Objective

The students will gain insights in the microphysical details of cloud and precipitation formation, as well as the importance of aerosols as cloud condensation and ice nuclei and, thus, for climate.

Content

Microstructure of clouds and precipitation, aerosol activation to form cloud droplets, ice crystal nucleation (homogeneous freezing of supercooled aerosol and heterogeneous freezing), precipitation formation

Resources

Lecture Notes

Powerpoint slides will be made available

Literature

Pruppacher and Klett, Microphysics of Clouds and Precipitation, Kluwer Academic Publishers, 1997

General Information

Language
English
Levels
DS , MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance

Course Components

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

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