Climatology and Meteorology

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Department of Hydraulics and Hydrology

Synopsis:

Earth climate system, general circulation of the atmosphere, climate factors and climate zones. Composition and structure of the atmosphere, water in the atmosphere. Air masses and fronts. Cloud development and precipitation. Meteorological measurement.

[1] Aguado, E., J.E. Burt, Understanding Weather and Climate, Prentice Hall, 2001.

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none

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Study Objective:

Recognition of terminology and quantitative understanding of basic processes.

Study materials:

Aguado, E., J.E. Burt, Understanding Weather and Climate, Prentice Hall, 2001.

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No time-table has been prepared for this course

The course is a part of the following study plans: