1. komponenta

Lecture type	Total
Lectures	20
Exercises	10

* Load is given in academic hour (1 academic hour = 45 minutes)

Introduction to the atmospheric predictability theory. Liouville's equations and atmospheric predictability. Application of generalized theory of stability to deterministic and stochastic forecast of atmospheric state. Data assimilation for ensemble forecasts. Predictability of coupled processes. Ensemble forecasting system of European Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasts.
Hierarchy of climate models: null-dimensional, one-dimensional, two-dimensional and general atmospheric circulation models. Models of general oceanic circulation. Models of ice on the sea and land. Biophysical models of processes over the land. Biochemical oceanic models. Coupled models and their interaction. Climate changes theories.

1. Palmer, T. And R. Hagedorn (editors), 2006: Predictability of weather and climate. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge. 702 pp.
2. Trenberth, K.E (editor)., 1992: Climate system modeling. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge. 788 pp.

Geofizika - izborni predmeti - Regular study - Geophysics