Hartmann, Dennis L. Global Physical Climatology. Academic Press, 1994.
ISBN-13 978-0-12-328530-0
ISBN-10 0-12-328530-5
Andrews, D. G., 2000. An Introduction to Atmospheric Physics., Cambridge University Press, 2000
ISBN-13: 978-521-62958-4
ISBN-10: 0-521-62958-4
Supplementary Reading:
Salby, Murry L. Fundamentals of Atmospheric Physics. Academic Press, 1996.
ISBN-10: 0-12-615160-1
Masaki, Satoh. Atmospheric Circulation Dynamics and General Circulation Models Springer, 2004.0
ISBN-10: 3-540-42638-8
Student Work Components
There will be a problem set approximately every other week (together
25% of course grade), midterm (20% of grade), final exam
(30% of grade), and written and accompanying oral project on a
topic relevant to the course (20% of grade). Subjective elements
such as class participation will count for another 5% of the course
grade.
Course Outline (subject to modification):
Overview of the Physical Climate
Global Energy Balance
Variations in Energy Balance
Radiative Transmission in the Atmosphere
Thermodynamics Relevant to the Atmosphere
The Hydrological Cycle
Heat Transport and Storage
Atmosphere General Circulation: Meridional Circulation
Atmosphere General Circulation: Zonally-Varying Circulation