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701-1224-00L 2 Credits DR , MSC D-USYS , D-ERDW , D-BAUG , D-MAVT , D-INFK , D-MTEC , D-MATH , D-BIOL , D-GESS , D-ITET , D-CHAB
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Mesoscale atmospheric systems - observation and modelling

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Huw Cathan Davies, Dr. Marc Alexander Wüest
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Abstract

Mesoscale meteorology combining the dynamical and microphysical aspects. Discussion of descriptive-empirical and mathematical-physical models for frontal systems, convective storms and other mesoscale systems. Extensive technical and physical introduction to weather radar being the widespread instrument for mesoscale precipitation observation.

Objective

Mesoscale meteorology combining the dynamical and microphysical aspects. Discussion of descriptive-empirical and mathematical-physical models for frontal systems, convective storms and other mesoscale systems. Extensive technical and physical introduction to weather radar being the widespread instrument for mesoscale precipitation observation.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
DR , MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
oral 30 minutes

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Mesoscale atmospheric systems - observation and modelling
  • Tue 15:15-17:00 (LFW C 5)
2 h weekly

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