This course covers the learning outcomes and goals of understanding the interaction between the atmosphere and oceans, including Earth's seasons, distribution of solar energy, oceanic heat flow, and physical properties of the atmosphere. The course teaches about temperature and density variations in the atmosphere, atmospheric water vapor content, global atmospheric circulation, wind belts, and the Coriolis effect. The teaching method includes lectures on various topics related to air-sea interaction. The intended audience for this course includes students and professionals interested in oceanography, meteorology, climate science, and environmental studies.
Overview
Syllabus
Chapter 6 Lecture
Atmosphere and Oceans
Earth's Seasons
Distribution of Solar Energy
Oceanic Heat Flow
Heat Gained and Lost by Oceans
Physical Properties of the Atmosphere
Temperature Variation in the Atmosphere
Density Variations in the Atmosphere
Atmospheric Water Vapor Content
Movement of the Atmosphere
Movements in the Air
The Coriolis Effect
Global Atmospheric Circulation
Three-Cell Model of Atmospheric Circulation
Global Wind Belts
Characteristics of Wind Belts and Boundaries
January Atmospheric Pressures and Winds
Idealized Three-Cell Model
Weather vs. Climate
Sea and Land Breezes
Storms and Air Masses
Fronts
Tropical Cyclones (Hurricanes)
Hurricane Origins
Hurricane Development
Saffir-Simpson Scale of Hurricane Intensity
Historical Storm Tracks
Hurricane Anatomy
Hurricane Movement
Taught by
Sven Holbik
