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| Udgave: |
Forår 2013 NAT |
| Point: |
7,5 |
| Blokstruktur: |
4. blok |
| Skemagruppe: |
C |
| Fagområde: |
fys |
| Uddannelsesdel: |
Kandidat niveau |
| Kontaktpersoner: |
Markus Jochum, markus@ucar.edu |
| Skema- oplysninger: |
 Vis skema for kurset
Samlet oversigt over tid og sted for alle kurser inden for Lektionsplan for Det Naturvidenskabelige Fakultet Forår 2013 NAT |
| Undervisnings- periode: |
April 22 – June 23, 2013 |
| Undervisnings- form: |
Lectures |
| Formål: |
The purpose of this course is that the student obtains a basic understanding of the dynamics of the large scale circulation. |
| Indhold: |
In this course we will discuss three of the world's ocean major circulation
systems: the subtropical gyre, the Antarctic Circumpolar Current, and the
meridional overturning circulation. The focus will be on the manipulation of
the equations of motion to derrive simple analytical models of these
systems. Observations and numerical models will then be used to fill these equations with life.
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| Kompetence- beskrivelse: |
The course introduces the student to the equations of motion for a continuous medium. The student will learn how to use scaling analysis to reduce the complexity of partial differential equations. Finally the student will combine the resulting equations with observations and numerical model results to relate the different forcing mechanisms to the relevant part of the ocean circulation. |
| Målbeskrivelse: |
When the course is finished it is expected that the student is able to:
Explain and apply the concept of potential vorticity
Explain the energetic of the meridional overturning circulation
Understand the relevance of friction and mixing for the ocean circulation
To obtain the highest grade (12) the student must display a high level of command of all aspects of the relevant material, with no or only a few minor weaknesses.
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| Lærebøger: |
Olbers et al, Ocean Dynamics, Springer 2012 |
| Tilmelding: |
Tilmelding foregår på Selvbetjeningen i perioden 15. november - 1. december.
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| Faglige forudsætninger: |
A good understanding of classical mechanics. The math requisites are understanding of partial differential equations. |
| Formelle krav: |
None |
| Eksamensform: |
Oral, 25 minutes, internal examination, pass/non-pass evaluation, no aids, without preparation time.
Re-exam same as ordinary. |
| Eksamen: |
Mundtlig prøve d. 12. juni 2013.
Reeksamen: Mundtlig prøve d. 21. august 2013. |
| Kursus hjemmeside: |
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| Undervisnings- sprog: |
Engelsk
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| Sidst redigeret: |
31/10-2012 |