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| ESHY0019-1

 | Applied Meteorology

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| Duration : | 15h Th | |
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| Holder(s) : | François Ronday | |
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| Course contents :
| Analysis of the vertical structure of the atmosphere: pressure, temperature, moisture. Thermostatic applications.Elements of dynamics. Atmospheric boundary layer. Stability of layers. Cloud and precipitation mechanisms. Anticyclones, cyclones and fronts. Jet streams. Aeronautical applications of meteorology. | |
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| Course objective :
| Analysis of physical meteorological processes important for aeronautical engineers. | |
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| Prerequisites :
| Basic thermodynamics and dynamics of fluids | |
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| Organization :
| 5 lectures of 3 hours | |
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| Written notes :
| Written notes: Reference book: Elements of meteorology, Miller and Thompson, Ed.Merill. | |
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| Assessment :
| Terms and conditions: written open book exam | |
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| Contacts :
| Teacher: François RONDAY -Tél : 04/366 23 49- e-mail : fronday@ulg.ac.be
Secretary: Madame Graindorge : Tél 04/366 23 38 | |
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