Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
Objectives On the completion of this subject students will be able to apply mathematical methods to developing simple models of some important physical processes in the atmosphere; use these simple models to understand the roles of these processes; provide some practical applications of applied mathematics.
Synopsis Thermodynamics of the atmosphere. Hydrostatic balance and thermal instability. An introduction to solar and terrestial radiation, heat balance, turbulence, sea breezes, up and downslope winds, the Hadley circulation, climatic change.
Assessment Examinations (1.5 hours): 80% + Assignments: 20%