2024

Fundamentals of Atmospheric Thermodynamics

Name: Fundamentals of Atmospheric Thermodynamics
Code: FIS15136O
1 ECTS
Duration: 15 weeks/26 hours
Scientific Area: Physics

Teaching languages: Portuguese
Languages of tutoring support: Portuguese
Regime de Frequência: B-learning

Sustainable Development Goals

Learning Goals

The aim of this formation is to reinforce the basic knowledge of the profession of meteorology technician, as well as the bases for contributing to the efficiency, effectiveness and quality of the services of the institution in which the technician works; to improve professional performance and contribute to personal and professional fulfilment; to ensure the qualification of meteorology technicians to provide services in the field of meteorology.

Contents

Laws of Thermodynamics
Water phase transition
Isobaric cooling of humid air, dew and frost points
Phase diagram
Adiabatic processes in humid air
Potential temperature
Tephigram
Condensation

Teaching Methods

The classes will be taught using the Moodle, video conference (zoom, teams) and in the classroom.

Assessment

The evaluation method will consist of a final exam.

Teaching Staff

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