701-1251-00L  Land-Climate Dynamics

SemesterHerbstsemester 2016
DozierendeS. I. Seneviratne, E. L. Davin
Periodizitätjährlich wiederkehrende Veranstaltung
LehrspracheEnglisch


KurzbeschreibungThe purpose of this course is to provide fundamental background on the role of land surface processes (vegetation, soil moisture dynamics, land energy and water balances) for the climate system. The course consists of 2 contact hours per week, including 2 computer exercises.
LernzielThe students can understand the role of land processes and associated feedbacks for the climate system.
SkriptPowerpoint slides will be made available
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesPrerequisites: Introductory lectures in atmospheric and climate science
Atmospheric physics -> Link
and/or
Climate systems -> Link