EAE5023 Atmospheric modelling
Faculty of Science
EAE5023 Atmospheric modelling is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Assessment
- Exam 50%
- and 2 other tasks
The 2027 handbook has no page for EAE5023. This is its 2026 entry, the latest one.
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Requisites
Before EAE5023
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After EAE5023
No unit lists EAE5023 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Equivalent units
The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.
Overview
The unit will introduce 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 modelling. It describes the 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 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- AssignmentsWritten40%
- Research paper reviewWritten10%
- Examination (2 hours and 10 minute3s)Examination50%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
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.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Christian Jakob
- Unit Coordinators
- Professor Christian Jakob
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EAE5023?
EAE5023 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is EAE5023 offered?
In 2026, EAE5023 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
Does EAE5023 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.