Thermodynamics of the Atmosphere
Course: Meteorology
Structural unit: heohrafichnyi fakultet
Title
Thermodynamics of the Atmosphere
Code
ОК 4.
Module type
Обов’язкова дисципліна для ОП
Educational cycle
First
Year of study when the component is delivered
2021/2022
Semester/trimester when the component is delivered
3 Semester
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5
Learning outcomes
Be able to perform research on the atmosphere and
other geospheres using quantitative methods of
analysis (PLO 9)
Analyze the composition and structure of the atmosphere and other
geospheres at different spatial and temporal scales
(SPO-10)
Know and apply theories, paradigms, concepts
and principles in Earth sciences according to
specialization. (PLO-12)
To know the laws of occurrence and development
atmospheric processes and phenomena; be able to
to identify, predict, model
atmospheric processes and phenomena. (PLO-16)
Form of study
Full-time form
Prerequisites and co-requisites
1. Successful completion of the course in physics, mathematics, general meteorology.
2. Knowledge of theoretical foundations of meteorology, laws of physics, in particular
thermodynamics, ability to establish cause and effect relationships between phenomena and
processes occurring in the atmosphere. Possession of the basic laws and
laws of modern meteorology.
Course content
The discipline is devoted to the study of
the main thermodynamic processes occurring in the Earth's atmosphere; considers
heat transfer processes in subsystems of the climate system. The course consists of
four content modules.
The first module is "Thermodynamics of dry and humid atmosphere. Criteria of
instability of the atmosphere" considers the main thermodynamic processes occurring
in the dry and humid atmosphere.
The second module - "Nonadiabatic model of convection. Thermal state of the
Atmosphere" considers elements and models of convection in the atmosphere.
The third module - "Water in the atmosphere" considers the phase state and phase
phase transitions of water in the atmosphere. Mechanisms of homogeneous and heterogeneous nucleation of water
vapor in the atmosphere.
The fourth module - "Atmospheric processes of cloud formation" considers
formation of ice structures in the atmosphere. Sublimation and heterogeneous
nucleation of ice phase in clouds.
Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools
1. Школьний Є.П. Фізика атмосфери: Підручник/Є.П. Школьний–Одеса:2005, 507с.
2. Julio V. Iribarne, W.L. Godson. Atmospheric Thermodynamics. Springer Science &
Business Media, 1981 р. -p. 260.
3. Tsonis A. A. An Introduction to Atmospheric Thermodynamics.Cambridge University
PressThe Edinburgh Building, 2007.- p.199.
4. Dr. Kerry A. Emanuel | Climate Science and Climate Risk: A Primer.
https://eapsweb.mit.edu/sites/default/files/Climate_Primer.pdf
4. Ulrich Cubasch, Yihui Ding, Cecilie Mauritzen, Abdalah Mokssit, Thomas Peterson,
Michael Prather. Historical Overview of Climate Change Science.
https://www.ipcc.ch › 2018/03
6. Simple Models of Climate Change. https://history.aip.org › climate › simple
7. http://www.nside/org
8. http://www.unfccc.de
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lectures. Practical classes
Assessment methods and criteria
Assessment is carried out during the semester for all types of work, including
independent work and individual tasks.
Language of instruction
Ukrainian
Lecturers
This discipline is taught by the following teachers
Rostyslav
Vasylovich
Oliinyk
Meteorology and сlimatology
heohrafichnyi fakultet
heohrafichnyi fakultet
Departments
The following departments are involved in teaching the above discipline
Meteorology and сlimatology
heohrafichnyi fakultet