Universität Wien

262003 VO Introduction to Computational Meteorology (2024W)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 26 - Physik
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Language: English

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Room 2G542 (5th floor), UZA II, Josef-Holaubek-Platz 2, 1090 Wien (the wing door opens with the button to the right of the door).

  • Wednesday 02.10. 14:30 - 16:30 Ort in u:find Details
  • Wednesday 09.10. 14:30 - 16:30 Ort in u:find Details
  • Wednesday 16.10. 14:30 - 16:30 Ort in u:find Details
  • Wednesday 23.10. 14:30 - 16:30 Ort in u:find Details
  • Wednesday 30.10. 14:30 - 16:30 Ort in u:find Details
  • Wednesday 06.11. 14:30 - 16:30 Ort in u:find Details
  • Wednesday 13.11. 14:30 - 16:30 Ort in u:find Details
  • Wednesday 20.11. 14:30 - 16:30 Ort in u:find Details
  • Wednesday 27.11. 14:30 - 16:30 Ort in u:find Details
  • Wednesday 04.12. 14:30 - 16:30 Ort in u:find Details
  • Wednesday 11.12. 14:30 - 16:30 Ort in u:find Details
  • Wednesday 08.01. 14:30 - 16:30 Ort in u:find Details
  • Wednesday 15.01. 14:30 - 16:30 Ort in u:find Details
  • Wednesday 22.01. 14:30 - 16:30 Ort in u:find Details

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The course will provide a basic introduction to the dynamics and physics of the atmosphere and climate system. It will also cover how these processes are represented in numerical models.

In particular, the following topics will be covered:
Part I:
- thermodynamics of the moist atmosphere
- convection
- atmospheric radiation
- climate modeling
Part II:
- primitive equations in height and pressure coordinates
- their simplifications for large-scale motions
- geostrophic balance and thermal wind relationship
- Rossby waves
- quasi-geostrophic equations
- omega equation
- vorticity and potential vorticity

A basic understanding of physics and mathematics is expected, including partial differential equations.

Assessment and permitted materials

Oral exam

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Grade 5: < 50%
Grade 4: 50-62,5%;
Grade 3: 62,5-75%;
Grade 2: 75-87,5%;
Grade 1: > 87,5%

Examination topics

Entire content of the lectures
(slides provided in Moodle)

Reading list

See lecture notes

Association in the course directory

ICM, MetKli, M-ERG, UF MA PHYS 01a, UF MA PHYS 01b

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