Numerical Modelling of the Atmosphere
Syllabus, Master's level, 1ME406
- Code
- 1ME406
- Education cycle
- Second cycle
- Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
- Computational Science A1N, 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 how motions systems in the atmosphere cam be simulate with a computer model.
- have knowledge about different of models used to simulate weather/ the atmosphere on different scales
- have knowledge about and understand how approximations of the physics of the atmosphere can be done in different model types
- be able to approximate the equations of motions using numerical methods
- have knowledge about different methods used in numerical models
- have knowledge about methods to evaluate results from a numerical weather model
Content
Numerical approximations of different terms in the equation of motion. Finite differences, finite element method, spectral methods. Different numerical models (higher order closure models, large eddy simulation, direct numerical simulation), characteristic features of the models. Different grid structures, Parameterisations of different processes.
Instruction
Lectures and practical assignments and/or home assignments
Assessment
Written examination