Starfsfólk VÍ
Fréttir frá alþjóðasamstarfinu
Komdu í heimsókn á bókasafnið
Fjarnám
The course is designed for students as an introduction to the following topics: Electromagnetic radiation, solar energy, insolation, the global energy system, air temperature, heat flow processes, atmospheric moisture and precipitation, the hydrosphere and the hydrologic cycle. Students also study humidity, adiabatic processes, clouds and fog, global atmospheric and oceanic circulation. Students acquire knowledge on atmospheric pressure, wind speed and direction, global wind an pressure patterns, air masses, fronts, tropical cyclones, thunderstorms and tornadoes, global climates and climate change.