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References are in general to Wallace and Hobbs' book, "Atmospheric Science". E.g., WH1.2 indicates chapter 1, section 2 of Wallace and Hobbs' book.
- Thermodynamics: Equation of state for air and seawater. Virtual temperature (WH3.1) Hydrostatic equation. Geopotential (WH3.2) First law of thermodynamics (WH3.3) Moisture (WH3.5) Lapse rates (WH3.4). Static stability (WH3.6) Second law of thermodynamics. Entropy. Clausius-Clapyeron equation (WH3.7)
slides (updated Nov 12)
- Radiation: Electromagnetic radiation. Spectrum. (WH4.1) Intensity and flux density (WH4.2) Blackbody radiation (WH4.3) Greenhouse effect (WH4.3.6) Radiative convective equilibrium (WH10.1.1) Interaction of radiation with matter: Scattering, Absorption, Emission (WH4.4) Radiative transfer (WH4.5) Radiative balance (WH4.6)
slides (updated Dec 3)
- Cloud microphysics: Nucleation of droplets. (WH6.1) Cloud condensation nuclei, liquid water content, cloud droplets, entrainment. (WH6.2, 6.3) Growth of cloud droplets and precipitation (WH6.4) Hints of cold cloud microphysics. (WH6.5) Climate feedbacks (WH10.3, 10.4)
slides (updated Dec 5)
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