Stockholm university
Department of Meteorology

General Circulation of atmosphere and ocean, 15hp

This course deals with the general circulation of the atmosphere and the ocean and how they interact mutually and influence Earth’s climate. The interplay between the large-scale circulation and small-scale physical/chemical processes as well as climate-relevant biogeochemical cycles are considered.

Hav och isberg. Foto: Johan Nilsson

 

Description of the course

The course begins with a description of the observed state of the climate system and a delineation of current main research questions. This is followed by examinations of the atmospheric radiative-convective equilibrium, the tropical and extratropical circulation of the atmosphere, and oceanic wind-driven gyre and meridional overturning circulations. Further, it is considered how the general circulation responds to and interacts with changes of Earth’s mean global temperature are discussed.

Hav och himmel sedd från fartygsdäck. Foto: Johan Nilsson

 

How is the course organized?

The course consists of lectures.

Examination

Take-home problems.

Schedule

The course does not run every year. A detailed schedule is announced in connection with each course instance.

Course Literature

G. K. Vallis: Atmospheric and Oceanic Fluid Dynamics

Research articles

Responsible teacher - contact

Johan Nilsson (nilsson@misu.su.se)

Hav och himmel. Foto: Johan Nilsson

 

Last updated: September 20, 2024

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