Course - Atmospheric Physics and Climate Change - FY3201
FY3201 - Atmospheric Physics and Climate Change
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School exam | 100/100 | 4 hours | C |
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
After completion of the course the student shall be able to:Apply fundamental physical principles to understand atmospheric and climate-change processes.Identify and assess the fundamental numerical methods found in predictive models of weather and atmospheric climate change, including parameterization of small scale processes.Become familiar with thermodynamic concepts for atmospheres with and without water vapour, and make use of thermodynamic diagrams for evaluation of stability and cloud formation from radiosonde soundings.Understand the processes behind aerosols, clouds and precipitation, and how particles and clouds affect sunlight in the atmosphere.Develop the radiative transfer equation in a plane-parallel atmosphere, accounting for absorption and emission of longwave radiation and the absorption and scattering of shortwave radiation in cloudy and cloud-free atmospheres.Utilise radiative-transfer principles to understand satellite remote sensing measurements.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures and exercises. Expected work load in the course is 225 hours.
Further on evaluation
Written final home exam. When lectures and lecture material are in English, the exam may be given in English only. The re-sit examination (in August) may be changed from written home exam to oral.
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 | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| MNFFY321 | 7.5 | ||
| FY8902 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2010 |
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Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2024
Language of instruction: English
Location: Trondheim
- Energy- and Environmental Physics
- Physics
Examination
Examination arrangement: School exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Spring ORD School exam 100/100 C INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates - Summer UTS School exam 100/100 C INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"