701-0479-00L  Environmental Fluid Dynamics

SemesterAutumn Semester 2017
LecturersH. Wernli, M. Croci-Maspoli
Periodicityyearly recurring course
Language of instructionGerman



Courses

NumberTitleHoursLecturers
701-0479-00 GUmwelt-Fluiddynamik2 hrs
Tue10:15-12:00CHN E 46 »
H. Wernli, M. Croci-Maspoli

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AbstractThis course covers the basic physical concepts and mathematical equations used to describe environmental fluid systems on the rotating Earth. Fundamental concepts (e.g. vorticity dynamics and waves) are formally introduced, applied quantitatively and illustrated using examples. Exercises help to deepen knowledge of the material.
ObjectiveStudents are able
- to name the bases, concepts and methods of environmental fluid dynamics.
- to understand and discuss the components of the basic physical equations in fluid dynamics
- to apply basic mathematical equations to simple problems of environmental fluid dynamics
ContentBasic physial terminology and mathematical laws:
Continuum hypothesis, forces, constitutive laws, state equations and basic principles of thermodynamics, kinematics, laws of mass and momentum on rotating earth.
Concepts and illustrative flow sytems: vorticity dynamics, boundary layers, instability, turbulence - with respect to environmental fluid systems.
Scale analysis: dimensionles variables and dynamical similarity, simplification of the fluid system, e.g. shallow water assumption, geostrophic flow.
Waves in environmental fluid systems.
Lecture notesIn english language
LiteratureWill be presnted in class.
See also: web-site.

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ECTS credits3 credits
ExaminersH. Wernli, M. Croci-Maspoli
Typeend-of-semester examination
Language of examinationGerman
RepetitionA repetition date will be offered in the first two weeks of the semester immediately consecutive.
Additional information on mode of examinationHilfsmittel: keine

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ProgrammeSectionType
Earth Sciences BachelorMajor in Climate and Water: ElectivesWInformation
Environmental Engineering MasterMinorsWInformation
Environmental Sciences BachelorEnvironmental PhysicsWInformation
Environmental Sciences BachelorEnvironmental PhysicsWInformation