262003 VO Introduction to Computational Meteorology (2025W)

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Language: English

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Lectures take place in room 2G542 (5th floor, UZA II, Josef-Holaubek-Platz 2, 1090 Vienna). Press the white butten to the right of the door for unlocking the entrance door to the area G5.

First lecture on Oct 1. No lecture on Oct 8.

Wednesday 01.10. 14:30 - 16:30 Ort in u:find Details
Wednesday 15.10. 14:30 - 16:30 Ort in u:find Details
Wednesday 22.10. 14:30 - 16:30 Ort in u:find Details
Wednesday 29.10. 14:30 - 16:30 Ort in u:find Details
Wednesday 05.11. 14:30 - 16:30 Ort in u:find Details
Wednesday 12.11. 14:30 - 16:30 Ort in u:find Details
Wednesday 19.11. 14:30 - 16:30 Ort in u:find Details
Wednesday 26.11. 14:30 - 16:30 Ort in u:find Details
Wednesday 03.12. 14:30 - 16:30 Ort in u:find Details
N Wednesday 10.12. 14:30 - 16:30 Ort in u:find Details
Wednesday 17.12. 14:30 - 16:30 Ort in u:find Details
Wednesday 07.01. 14:30 - 16:30 Ort in u:find Details
Wednesday 14.01. 14:30 - 16:30 Ort in u:find Details
Wednesday 21.01. 14:30 - 16:30 Ort in u:find Details

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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, no auxilliary devices allowed

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Grade 5: < 50%
Grade 4: 50 - 62.49%;
Grade 3: 62.5 - 74.99%;
Grade 2: 75 - 87.49%;
Grade 1: 87.5 - 100%

Examination topics

Entire content of the lectures
(slides and script provided in Moodle)

Reading list

See lecture notes

Association in the course directory

ICM, MetKli, ERGB, UF MA PHYS 01a, UF MA PHYS 01b

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