Introduction to Atmospheric Physics  

• Basic equations and definitions (temperature structure of the atmosphere, scale height, adiabatic temperature gradient).
• Global energy balance of the earth
• Radiation of the sun, penetration depth, stratification, radiative transfer, greenhouse effect.
• Atmospheric chemistry, ozone layer.
• Atmospheric dynamics, Navier-Stokes equation in rotating frame of reference, gravity waves, tides.
• Experimental techniques (e.g. Lidars and radars, rocket-borne instruments).