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| SPAT0024-2 | Meteorology
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| Duration : | 40h Th, 20h Pr |
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| Lecturer : | Louis François |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| French language |
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Course contents :
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| The main theoretical chapters are as follows:
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
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| The objective of the course is an introduction to atmopheric dynamics and meteorological processes.
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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| Good knowledge of mathematics and mechanics, basic knowledge of fluid mechanics. |
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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| 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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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| The course is given on the first semester. It is organised in a series of 3-hour lectures on Monday morning and sometimes on Tuesday afternoon.
1st lecture : 19/9/2011, 9:00-12:00 Room S.40 Building B6d
2nd lecture: 3/10/2011, 9:00-12:00 Room S.40 Building B6d |
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Recommended or required readings :
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| The pdf files of the lessons are available to the students. |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| Oral examination: theory
Written examination: exercices |
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Contacts :
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| Louis François, Chargé de cours, Institute of Astrophysics and Geophysics (Bat. B5c), Tel. 04/366 97 76, e-mail: Louis.Francois@ulg.ac.be |
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