The teaching unit will provide students with knowledge about the characterization of the weather-sea climate, and in particular physics of the atmosphere and wave dynamics (with hints on tidal regimes and possibly large-scale circulation as well).
The aim of the teaching unit is to introduce the fundamentals of atmosphere and ocean dynamics that characterize meteocean conditions and climate from synoptic scale to the regional scales. Knowledge will be provided about synoptic charts and weather forecasting, ocean current systems and tides, wave storms and their generations, availability of data.
Upon completion of the teaching unit, the student will be able to:
1. identify the basic concepts of atmospheric physics (global circulation and local wind circulations, mid-latitude and tropical circulations, fronts, mid-latitude cyclones, tropical revolving systems), and the fundamental concepts of ocean waves motion (with hints on tidal regimes and large-scale coastal circulations).
2. Analyze and comment different types of meteorological and oceanographic charts, and forecast met-ocean systems evolution for given initial conditions.
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Lectures will be given in class through the use of slides and practical applications on the board. Practical classes about the analysis of met-ocean forecast maps will be carried out as well.
Working students and students with certified SLD, disability or other special educational needs are encouraged to contact Professors at the beginning of the unit, to agree on teaching and examination arrangements that, while respecting the teaching objectives, will take into account individual learning patterns.
- Earth's atmosphere
- Humidity in the atmosphere, stability/instability and cloud development
- Atmospheric pressure and winds: global and local wind circulation, cyclonic and anticyclonic circulations and local systems, air masses and fronts
- Development of mid-latitude cyclones and weather forecasts
- Atmospheric numerical models
- Tropical revolving storms
- Wave generation
- Fundamental characteristics of sea waves
- Characterization of sgea states (zero-crossing methods and spectral analysis)
- Waves observation and sampling
- Wave propagation and bathymetry effects
- Spectral wave models
- Extreme Value Analysis
- Tidal theory
- Harmonic analysis of tidal components
- Ocean currents and large-scale circulation mechanisms
Ahrens C.D., 2009, Meteorology today, Thomson
Cornice M. and Ives E., 2009, Reeds maritime meteorology, Thomas Reed
Frampton L.M. and Uttridge P.A., 2017, Meteorology for seafares
Kamphuis J.W., 2010, Introduction to coastal engineering and management, World Scientific
Bosboon J. and Stive M. J. F, 2022, Coastal Dynamics, Delft University of Technology
Young I.R., 1999, Wind generated ocean waves, Elsevier
Ricevimento: It is possible to schedule a meeting by contacting Francesco Ferrari at: francesco.ferrari@unige.it or Francesco De Leo at: francesco.deleo@unige.it
FRANCESCO FERRARI (President)
GIOVANNI BESIO (President Substitute)
FRANCESCO DE LEO (President Substitute)
https://corsi.unige.it/10948/p/studenti-orario
OCEAN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
The examination will be carried out through a written test with multiple-choice questions, to be taken in person. Passing the written test will grant access to the interview. The overall evaluation will take into account both tests.
In the case of proven inability to attend all scheduled exams, a different examination mode can be arranged.
The written test will allow Professors to assess learning and understanding of the fundamental concepts introduced during the teaching unit (learning outcome no. 1).
During the interview, Students will be required to analyze and discuss graphs and/or maps of weather-sea variables and their applications (learning outcome no. 2).
