Overview
Aims
Knowledge of the laws that govern processes and phenomena atmospheric conditions, as well as their regime and distribution; acquisition
climate classification criteria and elements of differentiation at global, regional and local level;
developing the spirit of observation through interpretation atmospheric phenomena.
Course contents
Introduction to meteorology. The object and importance of meteorology
Atmosphere: origin, limits, shape, mass, density, composition,
pollution, structure.
Energy of processes in the atmosphere: energy sources; flows of
radiant energy passing through the atmosphere; the processes in which it is consumed
heat resulting from the radiative balance; radiative caloric balance.
Water in the atmosphere: water evaporation; air humidity; condensation
vapors; atmospheric precipitation. Movement in the atmosphere: pressure
atmospheric; forces acting on the air and the resultant
the wind
Adiabatic transformation processes. Transformation Stefan
Boltzmann
. Basic problems of synoptic meteorology: air masses;
atmospheric fronts; cyclones and anticyclones; weather forecast.
Genetic factors of radiative, physico-geographical, dynamic climate,
anthropic. Geographical distribution of climate characteristics.
Climate classification. Climate change. Resources and restrictions
climate
Microclimate of relief microforms, small water basins, a
coasts, vegetation
grass, snow cover and enclosed spaces
The concept of climate risk. Atmospheric risk phenomena with
rapid onset and regional expansion (tropical cyclones)
Aspects of climatic weather forecast
Learning outcomes
Explaining the mechanisms, processes and effects of anthropogenic origin or which causes and influences environmental pollution
Defining the fundamental concepts necessary for the application of theories and environmental scientific methodology.
Use of basic scientific knowledge in defining and explaining specific concepts of engineering and environmental protection
Assessment
written essay