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THERMODYNAMICS AND DYNAMICS OF THE ATMOSPHERE
Country - Partner Institution - Programs:
Germany - Free University of Berlin - 'Free Univ. Berlin'
UC Course Subject
Earth and Space Sciences
Number & Suffix:
101
Full UC Title:
THERMODYNAMICS AND DYNAMICS OF THE ATMOSPHERE
Transcript Title:
THERMODNYMC ATMOSPH
UC QTR Units - Division:
8.5 - Upper Division
Course Description:
This course introduces students to the general thermodynamics and dynamics of the atmosphere. It covers the following topics: thermodynamics of the atmosphere; static alterations of the atmospheric air; statics of the atmosphere; condensation and latent heat; basics of kinematics; derivation of prognostic fundamental equations of meteorology from classical thermodynamics and hydrodynamics; scales in meteorology; Lagrange and Eulers representation; natural coordinates; fundamental equilibriums (geostrophic wind, cyclostrophic wind, gradient wind); thermal wind.
Language of Instruction:
German
Partner Title:
DYNAMIK DER ATMOSPHÄRE 1
Partner University Department:
Meteorologie
Partner University Course Number:
24805