Universität Wien

280331 VU Dynamics I (2024W)

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Details

max. 25 participants
Language: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Exercises on Friday take place in room 2E206.

  • Thursday 03.10. 15:00 - 17:00 Praktikumsraum Meteorologie 2F513 5.OG UZA II
  • Thursday 10.10. 15:00 - 17:00 Praktikumsraum Meteorologie 2F513 5.OG UZA II
  • Friday 11.10. 10:45 - 12:15 Ort in u:find Details
  • Thursday 17.10. 15:00 - 17:00 Praktikumsraum Meteorologie 2F513 5.OG UZA II
  • Friday 18.10. 10:45 - 12:15 Ort in u:find Details
  • Friday 25.10. 10:45 - 12:15 Ort in u:find Details
  • Thursday 31.10. 15:00 - 17:00 Praktikumsraum Meteorologie 2F513 5.OG UZA II
  • Thursday 07.11. 15:00 - 17:00 Praktikumsraum Meteorologie 2F513 5.OG UZA II
  • Friday 08.11. 10:45 - 12:15 Ort in u:find Details
  • Friday 15.11. 10:45 - 12:15 Ort in u:find Details
  • Thursday 21.11. 15:00 - 17:00 Praktikumsraum Meteorologie 2F513 5.OG UZA II
  • Friday 22.11. 10:45 - 12:15 Ort in u:find Details
  • Thursday 28.11. 15:00 - 17:00 Praktikumsraum Meteorologie 2F513 5.OG UZA II
  • Friday 29.11. 10:45 - 12:15 Ort in u:find Details
  • Thursday 05.12. 15:00 - 17:00 Praktikumsraum Meteorologie 2F513 5.OG UZA II
  • Friday 06.12. 10:45 - 12:15 Ort in u:find Details
  • Friday 13.12. 10:45 - 12:15 Ort in u:find Details
  • Thursday 09.01. 15:00 - 17:00 Praktikumsraum Meteorologie 2F513 5.OG UZA II
  • Friday 10.01. 10:45 - 12:15 Ort in u:find Details
  • Thursday 16.01. 15:00 - 17:00 Praktikumsraum Meteorologie 2F513 5.OG UZA II
  • Friday 17.01. 10:45 - 12:15 Ort in u:find Details
  • Thursday 23.01. 15:00 - 17:00 Praktikumsraum Meteorologie 2F513 5.OG UZA II
  • Friday 24.01. 10:45 - 12:15 Ort in u:find Details
  • Thursday 30.01. 15:00 - 17:00 Praktikumsraum Meteorologie 2F513 5.OG UZA II
  • Friday 31.01. 10:45 - 12:15 Ort in u:find Details

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Proficiency in the basic mathematical and physical concepts of fluid dynamics. Understanding atmospheric motions and simplified models of geofluid dynamics:
* Primitive equations
* Spherical, pressure, and natural coordinates
* Approximations: Geostrophic, hydrostatic, etc.
* Wind systems: geostrophic wind, gradient wind, cyclostrophic wind
* Thermal wind relationship
* Circulation and vorticity
* Barotropy and baroclinicity
* Atmospheric waves

Assessment and permitted materials

Oral and written performance assessment:
20% exercise (solutions of exercises and mini-tests)
80% final oral examination

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

Knowledge of the contents and proficiency in the methods presented in the course.

Reading list

Martin, J.: Mid-Latitude Atmospheric Dynamics: A First Course, Wiley 2008, ISBN/ISSN: 978-0-470-86465-4
https://ubdata.univie.ac.at/AC15758265
Holton, J., Hakim G.J.: An Introduction to Dynamic Meteorology, , Wiley-Blackwell.
Hantel, M.: Einführung Theoretische Meteorologie, Springer Spektrum.
Vallis, G. K.: Atmospheric and Ocean Fluid Dynamics. Cambridge University Press.

Association in the course directory

PM-DynAtm

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