Physical meteorology

Completed course »Introduction to
meteorology« which is part of the first cycle
academic study program Physics or a similar
course.
Passed problem-solving written examination
and seminar work is a prerequisite for the
theoretical part of the examination.

The content covers introduction to the broad
topics of atmospheric radiation and cloud
microphysics.
Atmospheric radiation:
The radiative transfer section focuses on the
scattering, absorption and emission of radiant
energy within the atmosphere
Cloud microphysics:
The cloud microphysics section focuses on the
development of precipitation, as well as the
interaction between clouds and aerosols.

1. Andrews, D. G. : An introduction to atmospheric physics. Cambridge, Cambridge University
   Press, 2000, x+ 229 str. ISBN 0-521-62051-1
2. Bohren, C. F., Clothiaux, E. E.: Fundamentals of atmospheric radiation: an introduction
   with 400 problems: Weinheim: Wiley-VCH, 2006, XVIII+472 str. ISBN 3-527-40503-8
3. Rogers R.R. and Yau M.K.: A Short Course in Cloud Physics, Oxford [etc.], Oxford [etc.],
   Butterworth Heinemann, 1996, XIV+290 str. ISBN 0-7506-3215-1

To obtain basic knowledge on atmospheric
radiation and cloud microphysics which are
crucial components of the climate system.

Knowledge and understanding:
To obtain basic understanding on atmospheric
radiation and cloud microphysics which are
crucial components of the climate system
Application:
Implementation of atmospheric radiation and
cloud microphysics schemes in the models.
Remote sensing using passive satellite or radar
based techniques.
Reflection:
Use of mathematical-physical methods and
formalisms on processes in the atmosphere.
Transferable skills:
Understanding of common processes in the
atmosphere. Use of physical laws and
mathematical tools for understanding nature.

Lectures, exercises, discussions and
consultations

Two colloquia or exam (problem solving)
Oral theory exam
grading: 5 (fail), 6-10 (pass) (according to the Statute of UL)

1. SKOK, Gregor, BACMEISTER, Julio T., TRIBBIA, Joe. Analysis of tropical
   cyclone precipitation using an object-based algorithm. Journal of climate,
   ISSN 0894-8755, 2013, vol. 26, iss. 8, str. 2563-2579.
2. RAKOVEC, Jože, SKOK, Gregor, ŽABKAR, Rahela, ŽAGAR, Nedjeljka. The
   influence of the depth of a very shallow cool-pool lake on nocturnal
   cooling, Agricultural and Forest Meteorology, 2015, 203, str. 17-29.
3. SKOK, Gregor, TRIBBIA, Joe, RAKOVEC, Jože. Object-based analysis and
   verification of WRF model precipitation in the low- and Midlatitude Pacific
   Ocean. Monthly weather review, ISSN 0027-0644, 2010, vol. 138, no. 12,
   str. 4561-4575
4. SKOK, Gregor, VRHOVEC, Tomaž. Considerations for interpolating rain
   gauge precipitation onto a regular grid. Meteorologische Zeitschrift, ISSN
   0941-2948, 2006, 15, str. 545-557.
5. VRHOVEC, Tomaž, RAKOVEC, Jože, GABERŠEK, Saša, SKOK, Gregor,
   ŽABKAR, Rahela, GREGORIC, Gregor. Relief shapes and percipitation on the
   south side of the Alps, Part 2. Heavy-rain cases during MAP and sensitivity
   to topography modifications. Meteorologische Zeitschrift, ISSN 0941-2948,
   2004, 13, str. 201-208.