Course Syllabus
Titolo
Online tools for atmospheric research
Docente(i)
Lingua
English
Breve descrizione
Introduction to the use of free online software in support to atmospheric research: HYSPLIT, a simple, extensively used atmospheric transport and dispersion model. The model can be run interactively on the Web, or the code executable and meteorological data can be downloaded to a Windows or Mac PC.
Two introductory lectures on the theoretical bases and possible applications (2 hours each) will be followed by 3 practical sessions in the computer lab (2 hours each).
Evaluation: YES - presentation of a case study
CFU / Ore
1 CFU - 10 Hours (4h lecture - 6h laboratory training)
Periodo di erogazione
II semester
Title
Online tools for atmospheric research
Teacher(s)
Language
English
Short description
Introduction to the use of free online software in support to atmospheric research: HYSPLIT, a simple, extensively used atmospheric transport and dispersion model. The model can be run interactively on the Web, or the code executable and meteorological data can be downloaded to a Windows or Mac PC.
Two introductory lectures on the theoretical bases and possible applications (2 hours each) will be followed by 3 practical sessions in the computer lab (2 hours each).
Evaluation: YES - presentation of a case study
CFU / Hours
1 CFU - 10 Hours (4h lecture - 6h laboratory training)
Teaching period
II semester