UNSW Handbook Course - Introduction to Oceanography and Meteorology

Introduction to Oceanography and Meteorology - MATH2240


	Faculty: Faculty of Science
	School: School of Mathematics and Statistics
	Course Outline: http://www.maths.unsw.edu.au/
	Campus: Kensington Campus
	Career: Undergraduate
	Units of Credit: 3
	EFTSL: 0.062 (more info)
	Contact Hours per Week: 2
	Enrolment Requirements:
	Prerequisite: MATH1031(CR) or MATH1231 or MATH1241 or MATH1251
	Fee Band: 2 (more info)
	Further Information: See Class Timetable

Description

An introduction to mathematical models for the circulation of the atmosphere and oceans. The equations of motion are exploited so as to provide simplified models for phenomena including: waves, the effects of the Earth's rotation, the geostrophic wind, upwelling, storm surges. Feedback mechanisms are also modelled: the land/sea breeze, tornadoes, tropical cyclones. Models for large-scale phenomena including El Nino and the East Australian Current will be discussed as well as the role of the atmosphere-ocean system in climate change.

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