Course - An Integrated Earth System Approach to the Study of Ocean Climate - BA8203
BA8203 - An Integrated Earth System Approach to the Study of Ocean Climate
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Oral exam
Grade: Passed / Not Passed
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral exam | 100/100 | 1 hours | E |
Course content
This is a special course for PhD candidates at the OCTAS project.1. The surface of the sea: geometry, topography, spatial and temporal variations 2. The Earth's gravity field and the Geoid 3. Determination of the geoid based on gravity measurements 4. Determination of the geometry of the sea surface by satellite altimetry 5. Determination of the topography of the sea surface from oceanographic measurements 6. Ocean circulation models for climate studies
Learning outcome
Learning objective: After completing the course the candidate shall have an in-depth understanding of ocean circulation models and their impacts on ocean climate. Knowledge: After completing the course, the candidate shall have knowledge about operational oceanography with the impact on climate change, knowledge of methods and techniques for determination of Ocean parameters using different satellite missions, Knowledge of geodetic satellites applications in for example Oceanography, and climate system. Skills: After completing the course, the candidate shall be able to perform mean sea surface, geoid and mean dynamic topography computations, be able to calculate other ocean parameters from satellite data like sea level anomaly, ocean mass change and steric sea level, including analysis of the results, be able to use the calculated ocean parameters within other disciplines like Oceanography and Climate studies. General competence: After completing the course the candidate shall have obtained ability to work independently and in a team towards relevant research front in ocean climate and operational oceanography, ability to identify the gravimetry and altimetry satellite data interface and relation with other related disciplines, ability to understand the international perspective of ocean satellite monitoring and be able to cooperate internationally.
Learning methods and activities
The course is taught as a combination of lectures, colloquia and/or self studies. This is decided by the teacher for individual subjects.
Compulsory assignments
- Exercise
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Engineering (PHIV)
Required previous knowledge
Master in geomatics. TBA4565 Geomatics, specialization course TBA4245 GPS and Geodesy or equivalent. The course will be run if at least 3 students with relevant background wish to attend. If you wish to attend, please contact the course coordinator. Students not admitted to the PhD programme in engineering may be approved by the course coordinator.
Course materials
Each individual teacher will provide the course material.
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Version: 1
Credits:
10.5 SP
Study level: Doctoral degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2024
Language of instruction: English
Location: Trondheim
- Geomatics
- Geodesy
- Map subjects
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Examination
Examination arrangement: Oral exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD Oral exam 100/100 E
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Oral exam 100/100 E
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"