Course Details
Subject {L-T-P / C} : ER5603 : Parameterization of Physical Process { 3-0-0 / 3}
Subject Nature : Theory
Coordinator : Prof. Jagabandhu Panda
Syllabus
Governing Equations and introduction to physical processes in atmospheric models, Parameterization, Different parameterizations, Surface parameterization-land surface and atmosphere interaction, soil-vegetation-atmosphere parameterization, Water- atmosphere parameterization Planetary boundary layer and turbulence parameterization – Reynolds averaging, Turbulence closure, Non-local closure schemes, Turbulence and horizontal diffusion Convective parameterization- shallow and deep convection, Influence of deep convection, Deep-layer control convective schemes, Low-level control convective schemes, Trigger function Microphysical parameterization-Introduction, Particle types and size distribution, Bulk microphysical parameterization schemes Radiation parameterization-basic concepts, longwave radiative flux, shortwave radiative flux, Radiative transfer data Orography parameterization
Course Objectives
- To impart knowledge relating to physical parameterizations.
Course Outcomes
Students would be able to gain knowledge relating to different types of physics parameterizations used in numerical models
Essential Reading
- David J Stensrud, Parameterization Schemes: Keys to Understanding Numerical Weather Prediction Models, Cambridge University Press
- Thomas Tomkins Warner, Numerical Weather and Climate Prediction, Cambridge University Press
Supplementary Reading
- Krishnamurthi T.N. and L. Bounoua, An Introduction to Numerical Weather Prediction Techniques, CRC Press
- Hamilton, Kevin and Wataru Ohfuchi, High resolution numerical modelling of the atmosphere and ocean, Springer