Ateneo - UPO

Climate and analysis methodologies. Climate models and measurements. Elements of programming

Holton, J. (1992). An introduction to Dynamic Meteorology. Academic Press.

Sorbjan, Z. (1989). Structure of the Atmospheric Boundary Layer. Prentice Hall.

Stull, R. (1988). An introduction to Boundary Layer Meteorology. Kluwer Academic Publishers.

Introduction to the quantitative study of the atmosphere and processes related to climate change. Ability to process data and models. Understanding of physical processes related to climate

Climate and environmental physics

Lectures and computer-based exercises. Team work on proposed practical problems

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Written examination and report on the topics covered in the exercises
The written examination for the integrated teaching consists of 2 questions.
Detailed information on the examination programme and procedures will be provided on the course DIR page.

The equations of atmospheric motion: continuity equation, Navier-Stokes equations, energy equation; potential temperature and equation of state; virtual temperature; geostrophic motion and thermal wind; insights into the physics of climate; practical exercises: how to imprint an atmospheric model, how to analyse atmospheric data.

Knowledge and Understanding: The student will be able to understand processes related to atmospheric and climatic phenomena and will have learned techniques to study them. He/she will also have acquired knowledge of geophysical aspects.

Ability to apply knowledge and understanding: the student should be able to perform data analysis and implement atmospheric models by working in groups on practical problems.