Observe, Analyse and Present Weather

5 credits

Syllabus, Bachelor's level, 1ME423

A revised version of the syllabus is available.

Code: 1ME423
Education cycle: First cycle
Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Earth Science G1F, Physics G1F
Grading system: Fail (U), Pass (3), Pass with credit (4), Pass with distinction (5)
Finalised by: The Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 13 March 2014
Responsible department: Department of Earth Sciences

Entry requirements

Meteorology, Hydrology and Environmental Measurement Techniques (1TV015), 15 credits.

After the course the student shall

be able to use MATLAB to analyse climate data from reanalysis products and climate models
have knowledge about how to present analyses of meteorological observations, weather forecats and climate data for different groups
have skill to perform manual meteorological observations
be abale to present the meteorological observation network and its role in the forecastprocess

Meteorological observation

Cloud classification

Practical use NetCDF files

Climate model data

Re-analysis data (ERA-Interim, NCEP/NCAR)

Statistical and graphical treatment of meteorological information in MATLAB

Climate studies using reanalysis and climate model data

Oral and written presentation

Written project report (3 credits) and oral presentations (2 credits)