701-1228-00L  Cloud Dynamics: Hurricanes

SemesterSpring Semester 2018
LecturersU. Lohmann
Periodicityyearly recurring course
Language of instructionEnglish



Courses

NumberTitleHoursLecturers
701-1228-00 GCloud Dynamics: Hurricanes3 hrs
Tue10:15-12:00CHN E 46 »
12:15-13:00CHN E 46 »
U. Lohmann

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AbstractHurricanes are among the most destructive elements in the atmosphere. This lecture will discuss the physical requirements for their formation, life cycle, 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 the formation and life cycle mechanisms of tropical cyclones from those of extratropical thunderstorms/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
LiteratureA literature list can be found here: Link
Prerequisites / NoticeAt least one introductory lecture in Atmospheric Science or Instructor's consent.

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ECTS credits4 credits
ExaminersU. Lohmann
Typeend-of-semester examination
Language of examinationEnglish
RepetitionA repetition date will be offered in the first two weeks of the semester immediately consecutive.
Additional information on mode of examinationMarks will be based on a 30-minute oral exam for which the first central element, active participation in the UN congress, needs to be passed. The second central element, written mid-term exam, will count 40% towards the final grade. The assignments are highly beneficial both for the mid-term and final exams.

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ProgrammeSectionType
Atmospheric and Climate Science MasterWeather Systems and Atmospheric DynamicsWInformation
Atmospheric and Climate Science MasterClimate Processes and FeedbacksWInformation
Doctoral Department of Environmental SciencesAtmosphere and ClimateWInformation
Computational Science and Engineering BachelorAdditional Electives from the Fields of Specialization (CSE Master)WInformation
Computational Science and Engineering MasterPhysics of the AtmosphereWInformation
Environmental Sciences MasterWeather Systems and Atmospheric DynamicsWInformation
Environmental Sciences MasterClimate Processes and FeedbacksWInformation