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.
At least one introductory lecture in Atmospheric Science or Instructor's consent. This lecture will build on some concepts of atmospheric dynamics and their governing equations. Thus, mathematical knowledge will be needed to use the equations to understand the material of the course.
Performance assessment
Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)
A repetition date will be offered in the first two weeks of the semester immediately consecutive.
Admission requirement
Compulsory continuous performance assessment (pass/fail): active participation in the UN congress (see below)
Additional information on mode of examination
The performance assessments of this lecture consists of the following elements: - a final 30-minute oral exam: The final exam counts either 70 or 100%. - an interim examination: The interim examination is voluntary but highly recommended. It counts 30% to the final grade if it increases the grade. - Compulsory continuous performance assessment (pass/fail): active participation in the UN congress. - The assignments are highly beneficial both for the interim examination and final exams.
Performance assessment as a semester course