PH3010:03
Physics of our World 3: Atmospheric Physics
Cairns
Prerequisites: (PH2010 or SF2732) MA2000
26 lectures, 13 tutorials, 15 hours practicals. Second semester.
Staff: Dr R Robson.
Global climate models, stability, practical use of the aerological diagram, winds and weather systems, micrometeorology of crops and vegetation, dispersion of pollutants, tropical cyclones.
Learning Objectives:
- to learn about the physical properties of the atmosphere;
- to appreciate climate as a problem in physics;
- to understand how the laws of physics govern atmospheric motion;
- to understand the physical factors governing large and small scale weather systems;
- to understand the crucial nature of physical processes for life on the surface.
Assessment by one three-hour end of semester examination; performance in practical sessions; assignments.
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