Supplements in climate system modeling [ LPHY2252 ]

Numerical methods of geophysical fluids; numerical analysis tools; data and palaeo-data assimilation methods; geophysical applications of dynamical systems; meso-scale atmospheric modelling and applications.

1. Introduction to the climates of last million years

2. Modeling of interglacials

3. Coupled clime-ice sheets models

The course follows PHY2153. Its objective is to introduce the student to advanced notions of physical climatology in direct connexion with research activities of the academic and research staff of the university.

The contribution of this Teaching Unit to the development and command of the skills and learning outcomes of the programme(s) can be accessed at the end of this sheet, in the section entitled “Programmes/courses offering this Teaching Unit”.

Berger A., 2001. Le climat er ses variations depuis l'origine de la Terre: une composante à l'évolution de la vie.

"L'envirronoment de la Terre primitive". Gargaud M., Despois D. et Parisot J-P (eds). Presse universitaire de Bordeaux. p. 129-162

Ruddiman W., 2000. Earth's Climate, Past and Future. W.H Freeman and Company, New-York. 465 pages.

Yin Q. Z. and Berger A., 2012. Individual contibution of insolation and CO2 to the diversity of the interglacial climates of the past 800,000 years, Climate Dynamics, 38, 709-724.

The course is split in a number of seminar-like activities demanding a high level of student participation. The students will be marked on the basis of personal written works. Pre-requisites : PHY2150 and PHY2153.