20410879 - Physics of the Atmosphere and Meteorology

The course aims to introduce the main topics concerning the physics of the atmosphere, in order to provide the fundamentals of the physics of the radiative, thermodynamic and dynamic processes underlying the behavior of the Earth's atmosphere. The course also aims to provide a basic preparation for the use of physical-mathematical models aimed at weather forecasting.

Curriculum

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Programma

o Structure of the Earth's atmosphere
o Fundamental forces and equations of motion for fluids
o Equation of continuity, Eq. of the moment, hydrostatic balance
o Atmospheric Motion Scales
o Fluid mechanics in rotating reference systems
o Primitive equations, f-plane and Beta-plane
o Geostrophic Balance
o How to view weather and climate variables
o Visualization tools and climate data
o Waves in fluids, gravity waves, static stability and adiabatic Lapse Rate
o Shallow water model
o How to make weather forecasts with maps and data
o Boussinesq approximation
o Vorticity and circulation theorems
o Large-scale and local-scale predictive models
o Lorentz model
o Potential vorticity
o Geostrophic Theory
o Quasi-geostrophic theory
o Ekman's layer and Ekman's spiral
or Rossby Waves. WKB approximation, topographic and gravity waves.
o Barotropic Atmosphere
o Baroclinic atmosphere
o Radiative Balance in the atmosphere


Testi Adottati

o G. K. Vallis - Atmospheric and Oceanic Fluid Dynamics. Cambridge University Press, Second Edition
o G. K. Vallis - Essentials of Atmospheric and Oceanic Dynamics. Cambridge University Press, 2019.
o R. Holton - An Introduction to Dynamic Meteorology - Academic Press, 2013


Modalità Erogazione

Lessons will take place in presence with the use of the blackboard and projector

Modalità Frequenza

Attendance is optional, but strongly recommended

Modalità Valutazione

The exams include an oral test. In the evaluation of the exam, the determination of the final grade will take into account several elements, such as: the level and quality of knowledge of the topics; the ability to analyze a subject critically; the logic of arguments supporting a thesis; the ability to apply theories and concepts to contexts; the use of appropriate vocabulary for the subject being studied. The first part of the oral exam involves the student's description and analysis of a topic of their choice, followed by in-depth questions covering the entire program.

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Mutuazione: 20410879 Fisica dell'Atmosfera e Meteorologia in Fisica LM-17 R Petitta Marcello

Programma

o Structure of the Earth's atmosphere
o Fundamental forces and equations of motion for fluids
o Equation of continuity, Eq. of the moment, hydrostatic balance
o Atmospheric Motion Scales
o Fluid mechanics in rotating reference systems
o Primitive equations, f-plane and Beta-plane
o Geostrophic Balance
o How to view weather and climate variables
o Visualization tools and climate data
o Waves in fluids, gravity waves, static stability and adiabatic Lapse Rate
o Shallow water model
o How to make weather forecasts with maps and data
o Boussinesq approximation
o Vorticity and circulation theorems
o Large-scale and local-scale predictive models
o Lorentz model
o Potential vorticity
o Geostrophic Theory
o Quasi-geostrophic theory
o Ekman's layer and Ekman's spiral
or Rossby Waves. WKB approximation, topographic and gravity waves.
o Barotropic Atmosphere
o Baroclinic atmosphere
o Radiative Balance in the atmosphere


Testi Adottati

o G. K. Vallis - Atmospheric and Oceanic Fluid Dynamics. Cambridge University Press, Second Edition
o G. K. Vallis - Essentials of Atmospheric and Oceanic Dynamics. Cambridge University Press, 2019.
o R. Holton - An Introduction to Dynamic Meteorology - Academic Press, 2013


Modalità Erogazione

Lessons will take place in presence with the use of the blackboard and projector

Modalità Frequenza

Attendance is optional, but strongly recommended

Modalità Valutazione

The exams include an oral test. In the evaluation of the exam, the determination of the final grade will take into account several elements, such as: the level and quality of knowledge of the topics; the ability to analyze a subject critically; the logic of arguments supporting a thesis; the ability to apply theories and concepts to contexts; the use of appropriate vocabulary for the subject being studied. The first part of the oral exam involves the student's description and analysis of a topic of their choice, followed by in-depth questions covering the entire program.