Course - Atmospheric Physics and Climate Change - FY8902
Atmospheric Physics and Climate Change
About
About the course
Course content
Description: The following topics are discussed: Composition and structure of the atmosphere; thermodynamic processes and stability. Scattering, absorption and transmission of solar and thermal radiation; dependence on aerosols, clouds and other variable components; greenhouse and climate effects. Spectral measurements of atmospheric radiation; polarisation effects; monochromators, detectors and standards; general characterisation of spectroradiometers; measurement errors.
Learning outcome
The course will be a first introduction to atmospheric physics, with emphasis on transmisjon of solar radiation and thermal balance, cloud formation and stratitification.
Learning methods and activities
Lecturers and project. The project is compulsory and count 20% to the final result. The project can be experimental or theoretical, an oral presentation is given at the end to the class.
Compulsory assignments
- Project
Recommended previous knowledge
Basic physics courses corresponding to one year study in physics at university/college level.
Course materials
To be announced at the beginning of the semester.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| FY3201 | 7.5 sp |
Subject areas
- Energy- and Environmental Physics
- Physics
Contact information
Course coordinator
- Patrick Joseph Espy
Lecturers
- Patrick Joseph Espy