Turbulence and Micrometeorology
Syllabus, Master's level, 1ME405
- Code
- 1ME405
- Education cycle
- Second cycle
- Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
- Earth Science A1N, Physics A1N
- Grading system
- Fail (U), Pass (3), Pass with credit (4), Pass with distinction (5)
- Finalised by
- The Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 15 March 2007
- Responsible department
- Department of Earth Sciences
Entry requirements
BSc degree in Physics
Learning outcomes
After the course the students shall
- understand and be able to describe the atmospheric boundary layer, both over land and sea.
- have the knowledge to apply the equations of motions on the atmospheric boundary layer.
- understand, and be able to quantify transport of momentum, heat and moisture to the atmosphere.
- have gained knowledge about how terrain influence the flow in the boundary layer.
- be able to use similarity theories to describe processes in the boundary layer.
- have knowledge about measurements in the boundary and surface layer.
- in a physically relevant way, be able to analyse measurements from the surface layer.
Content
The atmospheric boundary layer. The surface layer. The Ekman layer. Basic turbulence theory. K-theory. Monin-Obukhov theory. Free convection. Resistance. Internal boundary layer. The logarithmic wind law. Measurements from the boundary and surface layer, profile and turbulence measurements. Bowen ratio. Spectral analysis. Heat flux, latent heat flux and momentum flux. Low level jet.
Instruction
The course is given using the case method, mixing cases with lectures.
Assessment
Written examination