Explore the intricate relationship between the atmosphere and oceans in this comprehensive lecture on Air Sea Interaction. Delve into Earth's seasons, solar energy distribution, and oceanic heat flow. Examine the physical properties of the atmosphere, including temperature and density variations, as well as atmospheric water vapor content. Investigate global atmospheric circulation patterns, wind belts, and the Coriolis effect. Learn about weather phenomena such as sea and land breezes, storms, air masses, and fronts. Gain in-depth knowledge of tropical cyclones, including their origins, development, anatomy, and movement. Utilize the provided global map of ocean conditions to enhance your understanding of these complex atmospheric and oceanic processes.
Overview
Syllabus
Chapter 6 Lecture
Atmosphere and Oceans
Earth's Seasons
Distribution of Solar Energy
Oceanic Heat Flow
Heat Gained and Lost by Oceans
Physical Properties of the Atmosphere
Temperature Variation in the Atmosphere
Density Variations in the Atmosphere
Atmospheric Water Vapor Content
Movement of the Atmosphere
Movements in the Air
The Coriolis Effect
Global Atmospheric Circulation
Three-Cell Model of Atmospheric Circulation
Global Wind Belts
Characteristics of Wind Belts and Boundaries
January Atmospheric Pressures and Winds
Idealized Three-Cell Model
Weather vs. Climate
Sea and Land Breezes
Storms and Air Masses
Fronts
Tropical Cyclones (Hurricanes)
Hurricane Origins
Hurricane Development
Saffir-Simpson Scale of Hurricane Intensity
Historical Storm Tracks
Hurricane Anatomy
Hurricane Movement
Taught by
Sven Holbik
