Atmospheric Dynamics and Synoptic Meteorology
10 credits
Syllabus, Master's level, 1ME424
A revised version of the syllabus is available.
- Code
- 1ME424
- Education cycle
- Second cycle
- Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
- Earth Science A1F, Physics A1F
- Grading system
- Fail (U), Pass (3), Pass with credit (4), Pass with distinction (5)
- Finalised by
- The Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 13 March 2014
- Responsible department
- Department of Earth Sciences
Entry requirements
Atmospheric Physics, 15 credits.
Learning outcomes
After passing course the student is expected to
- describe the dynamics of weather systems on a synoptic scale
- use mathematical models describing the atmospheric circulation and its evolution
- make a simple weather forecast by using the circulation pattern in the mid troposphere
- account for processes influencing the development of high and low pressure systems
- account for the effect that the earth's surface has on the atmospheric circulation
- interpret and analyse synoptic weather charts
- apply dynamic meteorology on synoptic weather
Content
The tree-dimensional structure of the atmpspheric circulation from a dynamic and synoptic perspective, baroclinic instability, the development of front systems, air masses, vorticity and its connection to weather, interaction between land and atmosphere, interpretation and analysis of wheater maps, jet streams, thermal wind.
Instruction
Lectures and practical assignments
Assessment
Written examination, laboratory exercises (analysis of weather maps)