Physics of Planetary Atmospheres

Cod y Modiwl
PH38820
Teitl y Modiwl
Physics of Planetary Atmospheres
Blwyddyn Academaidd
2026/2027
Semester
Semester 2
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl
Dr Balazs Pinter
Rhestr Ddarllen
Gweld ar Aspire
Rhagofynion
FG10020 neu PH10020 neu FG14010 neu PM14010
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu
Professor Manuel Grande

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad

Manylion Asesiad

Cyfran
Asesiad Semester Presentation: 5%
Asesiad Semester Coursework Assignments: 25%
Arholiad Semester Exam: 3 Awr 70%
Arholiad Ailsefyll Resit Exam: 3 Awr resit exam 100%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

  1. Critically review the basic processes that determine the structure, composition, and dynamics of atmospheric layers.
  2. Utilise the fundamental laws of fluid statics and fluid dynamics to construct atmospheric models.
  3. Discuss the factors governing atmospheric production and loss mechanisms.
  4. Explain the physics behind remote and in-situ atmospheric observational techniques.
  5. Assess stellar effects on planetary space environments.

Disgrifiad cryno

The module gives and overview of planetary atmospheric science. It provides the student with the basic techniques in fluid dynamics and applies these to explain the composition, structure and behaviour of planetary neutral atmospheres. Approaches and constraints in modelling planetary atmospheres are also discussed. The module also examines the physics of the ionised atmosphere and the interaction with the planetary and interplanetary magnetic fields.

Nod

The aim of the module is to introduce the underlying physics of processes that determine the composition, structure, and dynamics of neutral and ionised atmospheric layers and their interaction with planetary and interplanetary magnetic fields.

Cynnwys

Structure, composition, and dynamics of planetary atmospheres
Modelling fundamental properties of planetary atmospheres in hydrostatic equilibrium
Ionisation production and loss mechanisms
Observational techniques
Interactions between neutral atmospheres, ionospheres, magnetospheres and interplanetary medium

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau

Manylion Sgiliau
Cydlynu ag erail Students are encouraged to work on weekly assignment questions in small groups, and they can also preper for and give their presentation in pairs.
Cyfathrebu proffesiynol Assignments, including oral presentations, are designed to encourage self-directed learning and improve performance and professional communication.
Datrys Problemau Creadigol All the assignments are problem-based.
Gallu digidol Students are required to research topics within the module via the internet. The weekly assignments are online.
Meddwl beirniadol a dadansoddol Critical and analytical thinking are key skills in physics (for example, comparing model results to observational data) and will be tested via continuous assessment during the semester and in formal examination at the end of the module.
Sgiliau Pwnc-benodol Discussions of planetary atmospheric science will provide background for techniques used in the field, such as data analysis and modelling.

Nodau

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