Dynamical Oceanography
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| Number of credits | 15 |
| Course offered (semester) | Autumn |
| Schedule | Schedule |
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Language of Instruction
English
Pre-requirements
Bachelor's degree in Meteorology and Oceanography, or equivalent.
Learning Outcomes
After completing the course students should be able to:
- describe and discuss the basic principles of large scale currents and waves of the ocean
- scale and simplify the governing equations for solving basic dynamical problems
- apply the governing equations for study of given phenomena
- use Ekman theory to calculate various scenarios of wind forcing as upwelling and large scale ocean circulation
- derive and use dispersion relations for gravity and planetary waves
- apply the wave theory on surface and internal waves
Contact Information
studieveildeder@gfi.uib.no
Course offered (semester)
Autumn
Language of Instruction
English
Aim and Content
The subject is a follow-up course in mathematical-physical modeling of waves and currents in the ocean. Based on the basic dynamical equations the effect of earth rotation and bottom topography on current and gravity waves as well as planetary waves are studied In addition, barotropic- and baroclinic instability is considered and the quasi-geostrophic equations are applied. Wind induced currents based on Ekman theory; upwelling using reduced gravity models and large scale ocean circulation as Sverdrup theory are also included. The laboratory experiments demonstrate the dynamical effects of earth rotation and bottom topography.
Learning Outcomes
After completing the course students should be able to:
- describe and discuss the basic principles of large scale currents and waves of the ocean
- scale and simplify the governing equations for solving basic dynamical problems
- apply the governing equations for study of given phenomena
- use Ekman theory to calculate various scenarios of wind forcing as upwelling and large scale ocean circulation
- derive and use dispersion relations for gravity and planetary waves
- apply the wave theory on surface and internal waves
Pre-requirements
Bachelor's degree in Meteorology and Oceanography, or equivalent.
Assessment methods
Written, 5 hours. If less than 10 candidates, the exam might be oral.
Grading Scale
The grading scale used is A to F. Grade A is the highest passing grade in the grading scale, grade F is a fail.
Contact Information
studieveildeder@gfi.uib.no