701-1221-00L  Dynamics of Large-Scale Atmospheric Flow

SemesterAutumn Semester 2019
LecturersH. Wernli, L. Papritz
Periodicityyearly recurring course
Language of instructionEnglish



Courses

NumberTitleHoursLecturers
701-1221-00 VDynamics of Large-Scale Atmospheric Flow2 hrs
Tue15:15-17:00CHN F 46 »
H. Wernli, L. Papritz
701-1221-00 UDynamics of Large-Scale Atmospheric Flow1 hrs
Tue17:15-18:00CHN F 46 »
H. Wernli, L. Papritz

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AbstractThis lecture course is about the fundamental aspects of the dynamics of extratropical weather systems (quasi-geostropic dynamics, potential vorticity, Rossby waves, baroclinic instability). The fundamental concepts are formally introduced, quantitatively applied and illustrated with examples from the real atmosphere. Exercises (quantitative and qualitative) form an essential part of the course.
Learning objectiveUnderstanding the dynamics of large-scale atmospheric flow
ContentDynamical Meteorology is concerned with the dynamical processes of the
earth's atmosphere. The fundamental equations of motion in the atmosphere will be discussed along with the dynamics and interactions of synoptic system - i.e. the low and high pressure systems that determine our weather. The motion of such systems can be understood in terms of quasi-geostrophic theory. The lecture course provides a derivation of the mathematical basis along with some interpretations and applications of the concept.
Lecture notesDynamics of large-scale atmospheric flow
Literature- Holton J.R., An introduction to Dynamic Meteorogy. Academic Press, fourth edition 2004,
- Pichler H., Dynamik der Atmosphäre, Bibliographisches Institut, 456 pp. 1997
Prerequisites / NoticePhysics I, II, Environmental Fluid Dynamics

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ECTS credits4 credits
ExaminersH. Wernli, L. Papritz
Typesession examination
Language of examinationEnglish
RepetitionThe performance assessment is offered every session. Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit.
Mode of examinationwritten 120 minutes
Written aidsnone
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Atmospheric and Climate Science MasterWeather Systems and Atmospheric DynamicsWInformation
Atmospheric and Climate Science MasterClimate Processes and FeedbacksWInformation
Doctoral Department of Environmental SciencesAtmosphere and ClimateWInformation
Mathematics MasterAtmospherical PhysicsWInformation
Computational Science and Engineering BachelorAdditional Electives from the Fields of Specialization (CSE Master)WInformation
Computational Science and Engineering MasterPhysics of the AtmosphereWInformation
Environmental Sciences MasterWeather Systems and Atmospheric DynamicsWInformation
Environmental Sciences MasterClimate Processes and FeedbacksWInformation