701-1228-00L Cloud Dynamics: Hurricanes
Semester | Spring Semester 2016 |
Lecturers | U. Lohmann |
Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
Language of instruction | English |
Abstract | Hurricanes 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. |
Objective | At 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 notes | Slides will be made available |
Literature | Houze, 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 / Notice | At least one introductory lecture in Atmospheric Science or Instructor's consent. |