701-0475-00L  Atmospheric Physics

SemesterAutumn Semester 2009
LecturersU. Lohmann, T. Storelvmo
Periodicityyearly recurring course
Language of instructionGerman



Courses

NumberTitleHoursLecturers
701-0475-00 GAtmosphärenphysik2 hrs
Wed08:15-10:00CHN F 46 »
U. Lohmann, T. Storelvmo

Catalogue data

AbstractThe fundamental background of the thermodynamics of moist air, the physics of cloud and precipitation formation and the relevance of these processes for climate are discussed.
ObjectiveThe students can appreciate the processes leading to cloud and precipitation formation and their importance for climate.
This lecture is the requirement for the MSc lectures cloud microphysics and cloud dynamics.
ContentMoist processes/thermodynamics; cloud formation; precipitation processes, types and observations; importance of clouds for climate
Lecture notesPowerpoint slides will be made available
LiteratureRogers and Yau, A Short Course in Cloud Physics, Pergamon Press, 1989

Performance assessment

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ECTS credits3 credits
ExaminersU. Lohmann, T. Storelvmo
Typegraded semester performance
Language of examinationGerman
RepetitionRepetition only possible after re-enrolling for the course unit.

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ProgrammeSectionType
Atmospheric and Climate Science MasterPrerequisitesWInformation
Earth Sciences BachelorMajor in Climate and Water: Core CoursesW+Information
Interdisciplinary Sciences BachelorElectivesWInformation
Interdisciplinary Sciences BachelorElectivesWInformation
Environmental Sciences BachelorAtmosphere and ClimateWInformation
Environmental Sciences MasterPrerequisitesWInformation