Module: Measurement, Modeling and Data Assimilation II (1201-530)

Persons:

• Prof. Dr. Volker Wulfmeyer (verantwortlich)

Degree Program:

• Earth System Science (Master, since 01.10.2013)
  2. Semester, elective
• Earth and Climate System Science (Master, since 01.10.2017)
  2. Semester, elective

Prerequisites for Attendance:

Recommended requirements: Participation in the first module “Measurement, Modeling, Data Assimilation I, Computer practice (e.g. word processing, spreadsheet, basic knowledge with Linux)

Sprache:

English

ECTS:

6 credits

Frequency:

every summer semester

Length of the Module:

1 semester

Compulsory assignment:

Active participation in the practical parts of the module and the lectures

Module examination:

Written exam

Length of the examination:

120 minutes

Workload:

56 h attendance + 124h independent study = 180 h workload

Professional competences:

The students learn the basics of model development, programming and data assimilation. They understand fundamentals of microeconomics for the representation of production processes, are able to solve first practical decision problems with the aid of spreadsheet programs and solvers, and can discuss their results. In addition, they deepen their knowledge about models for plant development, weather and climate and are able to critically judge their performances with the aid of observational data. Further-more, a theoretical introduction into data assimilation techniques is given.

Key competences:

With this knowledge, competence to estimate the future development of the earth system is developed. Furthermore, the students are capable to independently analyze and solve problems related to the earth system.

Comments:

Maximum number of participants: 10
Application to participate in the module: End of summer term until beginning of winter term using the ILIAS system.

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