COURSE OBJECTIVES:
To introduce the basic laws of statics, dynamics and kinematics of the dry and humid atmosphere. Consideration of different types of atmospheric motion as a consequence of physical processes on different spatial and temporal scales.
COURSE SYLLABUS:
1. Natural coordinate system, gradient, geostrophic, cyclostrophic and inertial flow in the natural coordinate system.
2. Trajectories and streamlines in the natural coordinate system.
3. Kelvin's circulation theorem. Bjerkne's circulation theorem.
4. Barotropy, baroclinicity, solenoids, thermal wind.
5. Vorticity equation.
6. Conservation of absolute vorticity.
7. Shallow fluid. Potential vorticity.
8. Leeward cyclogenesis.
9. Divergence equation.
10. Helmholtz theorem.
11. Equilibrium equation.
12. Rossby waves in the geostrophic atmosphere.
13. Rossby waves in the quasi-geostrophic atmosphere.
14. Rossby radius of deformation. Fundamentals of general atmospheric circulation.
15. Zonal index. Fultz experiments.
LEARNING METHOD:
Following lessons and learning from class notes. Study of required and recommended supplementary literature. Solving homework problems. Active participation in the discussion of homework results.
TEACHING METHODS:
lectures. Exercises. Assignment of independent tasks. Use of websites. Use of the intranet. Consultations.
MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT METHOD:
Written and oral examination.
SIGNATURE REQUIREMENTS:
Regular participation in class (at least 70%). Completed project task and its oral presentation.
EXAMINATION METHOD:
A student can achieve a maximum of 50 points in the written exam, and to pass the exam it is necessary to achieve 50% or 25 points. The grade of the written exam is determined as follows: 25 ?
30 points (50 - 60%) - sufficient, 31 ? 38 points (62 ? 76%) - good, 39 ? 44 points (78-88)
% - very good, 45 ? 50 points (90-100)% - excellent.
The final grade is determined in the oral examination and is based on the results of the written and oral examination.
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