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t.BA.AVP.PHYMET-EN.19HS (Physics 3: Atmospheric Physics and Applied Meteorology) 
Module: Physics 3: Atmospheric Physics and Applied Meteorology
This information was generated on: 08 November 2025
No.
t.BA.AVP.PHYMET-EN.19HS
Title
Physics 3: Atmospheric Physics and Applied Meteorology
Organised by
T ZAV
Credits
4

Description

Version: 6.0 start 01 August 2025

 

 

Kurzbeschrieb

This course provides an overview of atmospheric physics, with a focus on meteorology. The aim of this module is to apply the laws of physics to meteorological problems and phenomena. By the end of the semester, you should also be able to create your own weather forecast, explain fundamental interrelationships within the atmospheric system, and describe their consequences for aviation.

Modulverantwortung

Jacinta Edebeli (edeb)

Lernziele (Kompetenzen)

Ziel Kompetenzen Taxonomiestufen

You can accurately reproduce fundamental concepts such as the structure of the atmosphere, the main driving forces, planetary circulation, and human influence on the atmosphere. 

F

K1 - K2

You can correctly derive, explain, and calculate various meteorological processes using physical equations.

F, M, SE

K3 - K4

You can name the most hazardous weather phenomena for aviation and correctly read and interpret the most common aviation weather products.

F, M

K4

You can identify, analyze, and forecast common meteorological phenomena using standard weather charts.

M

K4 - K5

You can confidently apply your newly acquired meteorological vocabulary in your professional life.

M, SO

K1 - K3

Modulinhalte

  • Structure of the atmosphere
  • Electromagnetic radiation: radiation budget, absorption & reflection
  • Thermodynamics 1: definitions, measurement of humidity
  • Thermodynamics 2: atmospheric stability, Skew-T log-P diagram, psychrometric chart
  • Fluid dynamics 1: geostrophic and gradient wind, thermal wind, friction, rough estimation of wind speeds
  • Fluid dynamics 2: pressure systems, global circulation, Rossby waves, jet stream
  • Local wind systems: mountain and valley winds, sea and land breezes, European wind systems, turbulence and cyclones
  • Air masses & fronts: warm and cold fronts, occlusion, air mass characteristics
  • Numerical models: architecture, potential problems, model types, use in aviation
  • Weather observation using measuring instruments, satellites & radar
  • Meteorological hazards in aviation: icing, turbulence, thunderstorms, wind shear, downbursts, visibility
  • Aviation emissions: emissions, environmental impact, and mitigation measures
  • Anthropogenic climate change: climate change in the past, future climate, role of humanity, impact of aviation

     

Lehrmittel/Materialien

Ergänzende Literatur

  • Online Material communicated on moodle
  • Stull, R., 2017: "Practical Meteorology: An Algebra-based Survey of Atmospheric Science" -version 1.02b.  Univ. of British Columbia.  940 pages.  ISBN 978-0-88865-283-6.

Zulassungs-voraussetzungen 

University of applied sciences entrance qualification with solid scientific fundamentals from the assessment year

Unterrichtssprache

( ) Deutsch (X) Englisch

Teil des Internationalen Profils

(X) Ja ( ) Nein

Modulausprägung

Typ 3c
  Details siehe unter: T_RL_Richtlinie_Modulauspraegungen_Stundengutschriften

Leistungsnachweise

Bezeichnung Art Form Umfang Bewertung Gewichtung
Mid-semester assessment Exam Written 45 Min. Graded 20%
Weekly weather forecast  Online weather forecast Written 10 Min. Graded 0-20% nur positiv
End-of-semester exam Exam Written 90 min Graded 60-80%

Bemerkungen

Details of the assessment criteria are described in the course materials on Moodle.
PHYMET covers the core and generally applicable chapters of the ICAO syllabus 050 (METEOROLOGY).
 

Rechtsgrundlage

The module description, together with the framework examination regulations and study regulations, forms part of the legal basis. It is binding. A module agreement, documented and communicated in writing during the first week of the semester, may specify the module description in more detail. The module agreement does not replace the module description.

Note

Course: Physics 3: Atmospheric Physics and Applied Meteorology - Praktikum
No.
t.BA.AVP.PHYMET-EN.19HS.P
Title
Physics 3: Atmospheric Physics and Applied Meteorology - Praktikum

Note

  • No module description is available in the system for the cut-off date of 01 August 2099.
Course: Physics 3: Atmospheric Physics and Applied Meteorology - Vorlesung
No.
t.BA.AVP.PHYMET-EN.19HS.V
Title
Physics 3: Atmospheric Physics and Applied Meteorology - Vorlesung

Note

  • No module description is available in the system for the cut-off date of 01 August 2099.