Numerical Modelling of the Atmosphere
Syllabus, Master's level, 1ME406
- Code
- 1ME406
- Education cycle
- Second cycle
- Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
- Computational Science A1N, Earth Science A1N, Physics A1N
- Grading system
- Fail (U), Pass (3), Pass with credit (4), Pass with distinction (5)
- Finalised by
- The Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 17 May 2013
- Responsible department
- Department of Earth Sciences
Entry requirements
120 credits including 35 credits in mathematics and 35 credits in physics
Learning outcomes
After the course the students shall
• understand how motions systems in the atmosphere cam be simulate with a computer model.
• have knowledge about different of models used to simulate weather/ the atmosphere on different scales
• have knowledge about and understand how approximations of the physics of the atmosphere can be done in different model types
• be able to approximate the equations of motions using numerical methods
• have knowledge about different methods used in numerical models
• have knowledge about methods to evaluate results from a numerical weather model
Content
Numerical approximations of different terms in the equation of motion. Finite differences, spectral methods. Different numerical models (RANS models, large eddy simulation, direct numerical simulation), characteristic features of the models. Different grid structures, Parameterisations of different processes.
Instruction
Lectures, computer exercises, home assignments and project work
Assessment
Written examination (6 credits), home assignment (1 credit) and project work (3 credits). To pass also requires approved computer exercises.