701-1228-00L  Cloud Dynamics: Hurricanes

SemesterSpring Semester 2016
LecturersU. Lohmann
Periodicityyearly recurring course
Language of instructionEnglish


AbstractHurricanes are among the most destructive elements in Atmospheric science. This lecture will discuss the requirements for their formation, longevity, damage potential and their relationship to global warming. It also distinguishes hurricanes from thunderstorms and tornadoes.
ObjectiveAt the end of this course students will be able to distinguish tropical cyclones from extratropical thunderstorms and cyclones, project how tropical cyclones change in a warmer climate based on their physics and evaluate different tropical cyclone modification ideas.
Lecture notesSlides will be made available
LiteratureHouze, R. A., Cloud Dynamics, Academic Press, 1993
Lin, Y.-L., Mesoscale Dynamics, Cambridge Univ. Press, 2010

A literature list can be found here: Link
Prerequisites / NoticeAt least one introductory lecture in Atmospheric Science or Instructor's consent.