Atmospheric and Oceanic Modeling Fundamentals

Do you want to understand how scientists simulate Earth's climate? This course explains the foundational numerical methods and parameterizations used to model atmospheric and oceanic circulation. You will gain a solid grasp of the principles behind climate modeling, enabling you to comprehend complex simulations and their underlying assumptions. What you'll learn: - Understand the fundamental numerical techniques for atmospheric and oceanic modeling. - Explore parameterization schemes for key physical processes like convection and mixing. - Grasp the concepts behind different scales of climate models, from simplified to complex. - Learn about modeling boundary layer physics and radiative transfer. - Practice applying these concepts to understand simulation outputs. - Explore emerging concepts in atmospheric and oceanic modeling. This text-based course covers the essential numerical methods and parameterizations, building from basic principles to more complex simulation concepts. It is designed for beginners with no prior experience in climate modeling. Start your journey into understanding Earth's complex systems today.