NFYK13014U Large Scale Meteorology

Volume 2013/2014
Education
MSc Programme in Physics
Content

The purpose of this course is to give the student an overview of the averaged circulation and structure/state of the atmosphere. One main point is the identification of the role of the large scale atmospheric waves. The course will cover the physical basis, the large scale dynamics, the time averaged state, the balances, the variability, transports and energy/energy conversions and the coupling/feedback mechanisms, especially the role of the sea.

 

Learning Outcome

Skills
The students are able to:

  • Present/explain the theoretical basis for the averaged state of the atmosphere
  • Explain the role of the large scale atmospheric waves
  • Describe and explain feedback- and coupling mechanisms
  • Explain the atmospheric energy budget, including the waves

Knowledge
The students have:

  • a broad knowledge about the atmosphere's general state and the roles of waves in the atmosphere.
  • knowledge about general techniques for analyzing the behavior of the atmosphere

Competences
The students are able to:

  • describe in general terms how the atmosphere is working, on both short and long time scales (and even on climate time scales).
  • extend the knowledge to further studies of the atmosphere at a research level
Literature

To be announced later, but it is certain that the students will be asked to read recent published papers.

Good knowledge of large scale dynamics
Lectures, discussion hours and student presentations
  • Category
  • Hours
  • Exam
  • 0,5
  • Lectures
  • 28
  • Practical exercises
  • 28
  • Preparation
  • 149,5
  • Total
  • 206,0
Credit
7,5 ECTS
Type of assessment
Oral examination, 30 min
No time for preparation
Marking scale
7-point grading scale
Censorship form
No external censorship
More internal examiners
Criteria for exam assesment

The grade 12 is given for the high level personal performance with an excellent overview and ability to perform analyses of the involved processes.