EAE4023 Atmospheric modelling
Faculty of Science
EAE4023 Atmospheric modelling is a 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2021 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Assessment
- Exam 50%
- and 2 other tasks
- Workload
- 12 hours
- per semester
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2026 entry.
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Requisites
Before EAE4023
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After EAE4023
No unit lists EAE4023 as a prerequisite in the 2021 handbook.
Equivalent units
The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.
Overview
The unit introduces you to the design of global atmospheric models as they are used in Numerical Weather Prediction, seasonal prediction and climate simulation. It provides a basic understanding of all aspects of global atmospheric modeling. It describes modelling techniques required to apply the fundamental equations that govern atmospheric flow in the settings of a modern General Circulation Model. It begins by reviewing the relevant equations and applying numerical techniques to their solution. It then covers the representation of key physical processes by means of parametrization. Finally, it covers techniques for evaluating the performance of models in representing key features of the climate.
Offerings in 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- AssignmentsAssignment40%
- Research paper reviewOther10%
- Examination (2 hours and 10 minutes)Exam50%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Appraise the governing equations of global atmospheric flow and their numerical implementation in models;
- 2
Apply principles of representing sub-grid scale processes in global models;
- 3
Assess the basic performance of global models against observations;
- 4
Critically analyse the scientific literature in model evaluation and development.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops24 hours
A total of 12 hours per week comprising:
- three 1-hour lectures;
- three hours per week on assignments, reports and preparation of a talk, and
- 6 hours of independent study.
Where it fits
EAE4023 is part of 1 area of study in the 2021 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Christian Jakob
- Unit Coordinators
- Professor Christian Jakob
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EAE4023?
EAE4023 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is EAE4023 offered?
In 2021, EAE4023 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
How much work is EAE4023?
The handbook expects about 12 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does EAE4023 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.
Which majors and minors include EAE4023?
EAE4023 is part of Atmospheric science.