Overview

The unit will introduce you to the design of global atmospheric models as they are used in Numerical weather prediction, seasonal prediction and climate simulation. It provides a basic understanding of all aspects of global atmospheric modelling. It describes the modelling techniques required to apply the fundamental equations that govern … For more content click the Read More button below.

Offerings

S1-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Professor Christian Jakob

Unit Coordinator(s)

Professor Christian Jakob

Notes

This unit is offered in alternate years commencing Semester 1, 2020

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.

Appraise the governing equations of global atmospheric flow and their numerical implementation in models;

2.

Apply principles of representing sub-grid scale processes in global models;

3.

Assess the basic performance of global models against observations

4.

Critically analyse the scientific literature in model evaluation and development.

Assessment

1 - Assignments
2 - Research paper review
3 - Examination (2 hours and 10 minute3s)