Ulrike Lohmann: Catalogue data in Spring Semester 2019 |
| Name | Prof. Dr. Ulrike Lohmann |
| Field | Experimental Atmospheric Physics |
| Address | Institut für Atmosphäre und Klima ETH Zürich, CHN O 12.1 Universitätstrasse 16 8092 Zürich SWITZERLAND |
| Telephone | +41 44 633 05 14 |
| ulrike.lohmann@env.ethz.ch | |
| URL | http://www.iac.ethz.ch/groups/lohmann |
| Department | Environmental Systems Science |
| Relationship | Full Professor |
| Number | Title | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 651-4095-01L | Colloquium Atmosphere and Climate 1   | 1 credit | 1K | C. Schär, H. Wernli, D. N. Bresch, D. Domeisen, N. Gruber, H. Joos, R. Knutti, U. Lohmann, T. Peter, S. I. Seneviratne, K. Steffen, M. Wild | |
| Abstract | The colloquium is a series of scientific talks by prominent invited speakers assembling interested students and researchers from around Zürich. Students take part of the scientific discussions. | ||||
| Learning objective | The colloquium is a series of scientific talks by prominent invited speakers assembling interested students and researchers from around Zürich. Students take part of the scientific discussions. | ||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | To acquire credit points for this colloquium, please visit the course's web page and sign up for one of the groups. | ||||
| 651-4095-02L | Colloquium Atmosphere and Climate 2 | 1 credit | 1K | C. Schär, H. Wernli, D. N. Bresch, D. Domeisen, N. Gruber, H. Joos, R. Knutti, U. Lohmann, T. Peter, S. I. Seneviratne, K. Steffen, M. Wild | |
| Abstract | The colloquium is a series of scientific talks by prominent invited speakers assembling interested students and researchers from around Zürich. Students take part of the scientific discussions. | ||||
| Learning objective | The colloquium is a series of scientific talks by prominent invited speakers assembling interested students and researchers from around Zürich. Students take part of the scientific discussions. | ||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | To acquire credit points for this colloquium, please visit the course's web page and sign up for one of the groups. | ||||
| 651-4095-03L | Colloquium Atmosphere and Climate 3 | 1 credit | 1K | C. Schär, H. Wernli, D. N. Bresch, D. Domeisen, N. Gruber, H. Joos, R. Knutti, U. Lohmann, T. Peter, S. I. Seneviratne, K. Steffen, M. Wild | |
| Abstract | The colloquium is a series of scientific talks by prominent invited speakers assembling interested students and researchers from around Zürich. Students take part of the scientific discussions. | ||||
| Learning objective | The colloquium is a series of scientific talks by prominent invited speakers assembling interested students and researchers from around Zürich. Students take part of the scientific discussions. | ||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | To acquire credit points for this colloquium, please visit the course's web page and sign up for one of the groups. | ||||
| 701-0475-AAL | Atmospheric Physics Enrolment ONLY for MSc students with a decree declaring this course unit as an additional admission requirement. Any other students (e.g. incoming exchange students, doctoral students) CANNOT enrol for this course unit. | 3 credits | 6R | U. Lohmann | |
| Abstract | This course covers the basics of atmospheric physics, which consist of: cloud and precipitation formation, thermodynamics, aerosol physics, radiation as well as the impact of aerosols and clouds on climate and artificial weather modification. | ||||
| Learning objective | Students are able - to explain the mechanisms of cloud and precipitation formation using knowledge of humidity processes and thermodynamics. - to evaluate the significance of clouds and aerosol particles for climate and artificial weather modification. | ||||
| Content | Moist processes/thermodynamics; aerosol physics; cloud formation; precipitation processes, storms; importance of aerosols and clouds for climate and weather modification, clouds and precipitation | ||||
| Lecture notes | Lohmann, U., Lüönd, F. and Mahrt, F., An Introduction to Clouds: From the Microscale to Climate, Cambridge Univ. Press, 391 pp., 2016. | ||||
| Literature | Lohmann, U., Lüönd, F. and Mahrt, F., An Introduction to Clouds: From the Microscale to Climate, Cambridge Univ. Press, 391 pp., 2016. | ||||
| 701-1228-00L | Cloud Dynamics: Hurricanes | 4 credits | 3G | U. Lohmann | |
| Abstract | Hurricanes are among the most destructive elements in the atmosphere. This lecture will discuss the physical requirements for their formation, life cycle, damage potential and their relationship to global warming. It also distinguishes hurricanes from thunderstorms and tornadoes. | ||||
| Learning objective | At the end of this course students will be able to distinguish the formation and life cycle mechanisms of tropical cyclones from those of extratropical thunderstorms/cyclones, project how tropical cyclones change in a warmer climate based on their physics and evaluate different tropical cyclone modification ideas. | ||||
| Lecture notes | Slides will be made available | ||||
| Literature | A literature list can be found here: http://www.iac.ethz.ch/edu/courses/master/modules/cloud_dynamics | ||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | At least one introductory lecture in Atmospheric Science or Instructor's consent. | ||||
| 701-1235-00L | Cloud Microphysics Number of participants limited to 8. Priority is given to PhD students of D-USYS majoring Atmospheric and Climate Science. Open spaces are availble to Master students in Atmospheric and Climate Science & Master in Environmental Sciences. All participants will be on the waiting list at first. Enrollment is possible until February 17th. The waiting list is active until February 19th. All students will be informed on February 20th at the latest if they can participate in the lecture. The lecture takes place if a minimum of 5 students register for it. | 4 credits | 2V + 1U | U. Lohmann, Z. A. Kanji | |
| Abstract | Clouds are a fascinating atmospheric phenomenon central to the hydrological cycle and the Earth`s climate. Interactions between cloud particles can result in precipitation, glaciation or evaporation of the cloud depending on its microstructure and microphysical processes. | ||||
| Learning objective | The learning objective of this course is that students understand the formation of clouds and precipitation and can apply learned principles to interpret atmospheric observations of clouds and precipitation. | ||||
| Content | see: http://www.iac.ethz.ch/edu/courses/master/modules/cloud-microphysics.html | ||||
| Lecture notes | This course will be designed as a reading course in a small group of 8 students maximum. It will be based on the textbook below. The students are expected to read chapters of this textbook prior to the class so that open issues, fascinating and/or difficult aspects can be discussed in depth. | ||||
| Literature | Pao K. Wang: Physics and dynamics of clouds and precipitation, Cambridge University Press, 2012 | ||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Target group: PhD and Master students in Atmosphere and Climate | ||||