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.
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.
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
Performance assessment
Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)