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| SPAT0024-2 | Meteorology
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| Duration : | 40h Th, 20h Pr |
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| Holder(s) : | Louis François |
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| Language : | Langue française |
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| Course contents : | Theoretical lessons
Introduction
1. Variability of the atmosphere
2. Radiative processes and energy balance
3. Thermostatics
4. Atmosphere fundamental equations
5. Theory of atmospheric movements
(geostrophic approximation, thermal wind, atmospheric waves, etc)
6. The planetary boundary layer (atmospheric turbulence)
7. Saturation and condensation processes
8. Large-scale atmospheric circulation
9. Circulation in extratropical zones
(fronts)
10. Numerical modelling and forecasting
Practical lessons
Exercises linked to the various chapters. Visit of a forest micrometerological site and illustration of acquisition and processing of meteorological data at this site. |
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| Course objective : | The objective of the course is an introduction to atmopheric dynamics and meteorological processes.
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| Prerequisites : | Good knowledge of mathematics and mechanics, basic knowledge of fluid mechanics. |
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| Organization : | Weekly modules of 3 hours during first and second semesters. |
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| Assessment : | Oral examination: theory and exercises |
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| Contacts : | Louis François, Research Associate FNRS, Laboratory for Planetary and Atmospheric Physics, Institute of Astrophysics and Geophysics (Bat. B5c), Tel. 04/366 97 76, e-mail: Louis.Francois@ulg.ac.be |
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