Atmospheric Physics
This course is part of the programme:
Physics (Third Level)
Objectives and competences
The aim of this course is to introduce the students the basic physical processes in the atmosphere and their impact on weather and climate phenomena.
Prerequisites
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Content (Syllabus outline)
The contents of the course includes an overview of basic chapters of Atmospheric Physics:
- Thermodynamic laws
- Water Vapour in the Air
- Static Stability
- Condensation Nuclei
- Growth of Clouds and Precipitation
- Thunderstorm Electrification
- The Spectrum of Radiation
- Blackbody Radiation
- Scattering, Absorption and Emission
- Radiative Transfer in the Atmosphere
- Radiation Balance at the Top of Atm.
- Kinematics of Air Flow
- Dynamics of Air Flow
- Primitive Equations
- Atmospheric Circulation
Intended learning outcomes
Students will apply their basic knowledge in thermodynamics, radiation and dynamics to the physical properties of the atmosphere and their impact on weather and climate.
Readings
- J. M. Wallace & P. V. Hobbs, Atmospheric Science – An Introductury Survey (Chapters 1, 3, 4, 6, 7), Elsevier / Academic Press, 2nd edition
Additional reading
- D. G. Andrewa, 2000. Introduction to Atmospheric Physics (Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 5), Cambridge University Press, 1st edition
- J. Houghton, 2002. The Physics of Atmospheres (Chapters, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 10), Cambridge University Press, 1st edition
- M. L. Salby, 1996. Fundamentals of Atmospheric Physics (All Chapters), Elsevier / Academic Press, 1st edition
Assessment
Grading of written seminar (50), oral exam (50)
Lecturer's references
Associate professor of Meteorology at the University of Nova Gorica.
University course code: 3FIi19
Year of study: 1
Lecturer:
ECTS: 9
Workload:
- Lectures: 30 hours
- Exercises: 30 hours
- Individual work: 210 hours
Course type: general elective
Languages: english
Learning and teaching methods:
lectures, seminars, practicals, individual hours with the lecturer