Martin Funk: Catalogue data in Autumn Semester 2016 |
Name | Prof. em. Dr. Martin Funk |
Address | V. Wasserbau, Hydrologie u. Glaz. ETH Zürich, HIA D 52.1 Hönggerbergring 26 8093 Zürich SWITZERLAND |
Telephone | +41 44 632 41 32 |
Fax | +41 44 632 11 92 |
funk@ethz.ch | |
URL | http://people.ee.ethz.ch/~funk/publications/cv_funk.pdf |
Department | Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering |
Relationship | Retired Adjunct Professor |
Number | Title | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
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101-0289-00L | Applied Glaciology | 3 credits | 2G | M. Funk, A. Bauder, D. Farinotti | |
Abstract | We will explain the fundamentals of physics of glaciers which are necessary for treating applied problems. We will go into climate-glacier interactions, flow of glaciers, lake ice and hydrology of glaciers. | ||||
Objective | To understand the fundamental physical processes in glaciology. To learn some basic numerical modelling techniques for glacier flow. To identify glaciological hazards and to learn some assessment and mitigation possibilities. | ||||
Content | Basics in physical glaciology Dynamics of glaciers: deformation of glacier ice, role of water in glacier motion, reaction of glaciers to climate changes, glacier calving, surges Ice falls, ice avalanches Glacier floods Lake ice and bearing capacity | ||||
Lecture notes | Handouts are available | ||||
Literature | Relevante Literatur wird während der Vorlesung angegeben. | ||||
Prerequisites / Notice | Für aktuelle Fallbeispiele werden risikobasierte Massnahmen bei glaziologischen Naturgefahren diskutiert. Voraussetzungen: Es werden Grundkenntnisse in Mechanik und Physik vorausgesetzt. | ||||
651-3561-00L | Cryosphere | 3 credits | 2V | M. Funk, M. Huss, K. Steffen | |
Abstract | This course introduces the different parts of the cryosphere - snow, glaciers, sea ice, permafrost - and their role in the climate system. A significant physical aspect is the focus in each part. Those completing the course are able to describe the dynamics of cryosphere components both formally and using examples. | ||||
Objective | Students are able - to qualitatively describe the main components of the cryosphere and their role in the climate system - to formally describe the relevant physical processes which determine the state of cryosphere components | ||||
Content | Introduction into the different components of the Cryosphere: Snow, glaciers, sea ice and permafrost, and their roles in the climate system. Each part is use to emphasized on one specific physical aspect: material qualities of ice, mass balance and dynamics of glaciers and energy balance of sea ice. | ||||
Lecture notes | handouts will be distributed during the teaching semester |