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Subject {L-T-P/C):ER6011:Theoretical Meteorology {3-0-0/3)

Subject Nature: Theory
Coordinator: Jagabandhu Panda

Syllabus
Module 1:
Introduction to Earth and atmosphere, The
Equation of State, Principles of Thermodynamics,
Thermodynamics of water vapour and moist air,
Thermodynamic Diagrams, Hydrostatic
Equilibrium, Hydrostatic Stability and Convection,
The fundamental physics of radiation, Solar and
terrestrial radiation, Application of Radiation in the
Earth-Atmosphere System
Laws of Atmospheric motion, Rotating coordinate
system, Gravity and pressure gradient forces,
continuity equation, equations of motion,
thermodynamic energy equation, atmospheric
boundary layer, meteorological systems, energy
balance
Course Objective
1
Impart knowledge relating to basics relating to
atmosphere, atmospheric thermodynamics and
radiation
Course Outcome

1
Students would already understand how the
available basic knowledge in physics,
mathematics and chemistry is translated to
atmospheric science basics and the same can be
applied in the desired field.
Essential Reading
1

Chandrasekar A., Basics of Atmospheric Science,

2.
PHI Learning Private Limited, Delhi
Hess S. L., Introduction to Theoretical
Meteorology, Krieger Publishing Company
Malabar, Florida
Supplementary Reading
1
Roland Stull, Meteorology (for scientists and
2
engineers),Brooks/Cole Thomson Learning
Houghton H.G., Physical Meteorology, MIT Press
Course syllabus details last updated on: 18-06-2024 14:39:20 by JagabandhuPanda
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Subject {L-P/C}:ER6015: Physical and dynamical Oceanography (3-0-0/3)

Subject Nature: Theory
Coordinator : Naresh Krishna Vissa

Syllabus
Module 1:
Module 1: Ocean sciences and the scope of
physical oceanography: World Ocean, origin,
history of oceanography, challenges. Seawater
and its properties: Temperature: definition,
measurements, distribution, Salinity, pressure,
depth, density. Pressure effects on temperature
and density. TS Diagrams, water types, and water
masses. 8 Hrs]
Module 2: Sound in the sea, Light in the sea,
Colour of seawater. Temperature, Salinity and
density distributions. Transparency of seawater.
Heat budget of the oceans: Heat budget terms,
Short and Long wave radiation, Evaporation, Heat
conduction.Ocean Waves and Tides. [8 Hrs]
Module 3: The equation of motion in
oceanography: The non-linear terms in the
equation of motion, scaling and the Reynolds
Number, Reynolds stresses, equations for the
mean or average flow, Reynolds stresses and
eddy viscosity, scaling the equations of motion
Rossby number, Ekman number, effects of
rotation. Currents without friction geostrophic
flow. [7 Hrs]
Module 4: Currents with friction wind driven
circulation: Nansen's qualitative argument, the
equation of motion with friction included, Ekman's
solution to the equation of motion with friction
present. Ekman transport, upwelling and
downwelling away from boundaries. Sverdrup's
solution for the wind-driven circulation,
application of the Sverdrup equations, the mass
transport stream function. Westward
intensification-Stommel's contribution, the
planetary wind field and the drag coefficient CD,
Munk's solution, comments on Munk's solution.
Vorticity: relative, planetary, absolute and
potential. Westward intensification of ocean
currents explained using conservation of vorticity.
Oceanic mesoscale eddies, formation of sub
tropical gyres, equatorial current systems,
monsoonal winds and currents over the North
Indian Ocean Somali current Southern Ocean
Swells. [13 Hrs]
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Subject (L--P/C}:ER6013: Applied Atmospheric Dynamics (3-0-0 /3)
Subject Nature:Theory
Coordinator: Bhishma Tyagi

Syllabus
Module 1:
Module 1
Properties of fluids, Fundamental and Apparent
forces, Momentum Equations in Cartesian,
Spherical and lsobaric coordinate systems, Scale
analysis of momentum equations, Geostrophic
and Hydrostatic approximation, Continuity
equation in isobaric coordinate system following
the Eulerian and lagrangian approach, scale
analysis of continuity equation.
Module 2
Natural Coordinate System, Momentum equations
in natural coordinate system, Balanced motion
Geostropic Wind, Gradient wind, Inertial Flow,
Cyclostrophic Flow Thermal Wind, Continuity
equation in isobaric coordinate system,
Thermodynamic energy equation, Scale analysis
of thermodynamic energy equation.
Module3
Circulation & Vorticity Bjerknes circulation
theorem, Application to Land & Sea breeze,
Vorticity equation, Scale analysis of vorticity
equation, Potential Vorticity - Application to
Orographic flow, Stream function and velocity
potential.

Module 4
Linear perturbation theory Sound waves, Gravity
wavers -External and Internal gravity waves,
Rossby waves, Kelvin wavesS, Geostropic
adjustment process, Equatorial wave theory
Atmospheric energetics equation, Available
Potential energy (APE), Convective Available
Potential Energy (CAPE), Convective Inhibition
(CINE), Expression for APE.
Course Objective
1
To introduces the fundamentals of atmospheric
dynamics that govern weather and climate in the
tropics and mid-latitudes.
To understand the conservation and conversion of
mae momantum anarAA nrincinloe in
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Subject (L-T-P / C):ER6023: Introduction to Earth Science (3-0-0 / 3)
Subject Nature: Theory
Coordinator : Rekha S.

Syllabus
Module 1:
Module1: Introduction to Geology: its scope and
application to engineering problems, Physical
geology. [4 Hours]
Module 2: Mineralogy - Determinative properties
and occurrence of common rock forming minerals
in India. [4 Hours]
Module 3: Petrology - Igneous, Sedimentary and
Metamorphic rocks. Forms of igneous rocks,
dykes, sills, etc. [5 Hours]
Module 4: Structural Geology: Elementary
knowledge of rock deformation and structural
characteristics of deformed rocks: strike, dip,
folds and faults, their description, classification,
joints, unconformities Geological maps and their
interpretation. (7 Hours]
Module 5: Stratigraphy - Principles of stratigraphy
Standard stratigraphic scale Indian Stratigraphy.
[6 Hours]
Module 6: Economic minerals: their classification,
origin, mode of occurrence, geographical and
geological distribution, physical properties and
industrial uses and distribution of major metallic
and non-metallic mineral deposits of India. (6
Hours]
Module 7: Origin and distribution of natural energy
resources coal, petroleum, natural gas, and
nuclear fuels. (4 Hours]
Course Objective
1.
Basic understanding about geology especially the
processes operating inside and outside the Earth.
2
Understanding minerals and their identification.
Also understand the origin of different rock types,
identification of different rock types
To understand the fundamentals of plate
Tectonics, rock deformation, different structures
present in the earth, and geological maps and
their interpretation.
4
To understand the Principles of Stratigraphy, the
origin and distribution of natural fuels, and the
distribution of major metalic and non-metallic
mineral deposits in India
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Subject {L-T-P/ C} :ER6021: Introduction to Climate Science {3-0-0 /3}
Subject Nature: Theory
Coordinator: Sushant Das

Syllabus
Module 1
Module 1: Monitoring Earth's climate system,
Earth's radiation balance latitudinal and seasonal
variation of insolation.
Module 2: Concepts of Atmospheric temperature
and pressure, Global atmospheric circulation and
impact on regional climates. Atmospheric
Moisture, stability and instability conditions, ways
of cloud formation, precipitation and their types,
water balance.
Module 3: Air mass and characteristics, Climates
dominated by air masses, Fronts and
frontogenesis, Extra tropical cyclones..
Module 4: Climate classification - Koppen's and
Thornthwaíte's scheme of classification Climatic
regions of the world climate of India and its
classification
Module 5: Climate Change: Natural causes of
climate change. Anthropogenic climate change
and the future. Responding to climate change.
Climate change and public policy.
Course Objective
1
To make students understand the Earth's Climate
System and feedback associated.
2
To examine the changes in the moisture and
precipítation through dynamics.
3
To understand air masses and formation of
weather patterns including fronts and extra
4
tropicalcyclones
To classify global and regional climates based on
meteorological parameters.
To analyse climate change factors, evaluate
climate change responses, implement strategies
for mitigation and adaptation.
Course Outcome
1
Demonstrate understanding of Earth's Climate
System including radiation balance.
Describe atmospheric temperature, pressure, and
global atmospheric circulation, and assess their
impact on regional climates. Evaluate moisture
stability and instability, cloud formation
nrocesSes nrecinitation tvnes and water halance
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Subject (L-T-P/C):ER6073: Programming Laboratory (0-0-3 / 2)
Subject Nature: Practical
Coordinator: Sushant Das

Syllabus
Module 1:
Basic of LINUX/UNIX commands. Installing
anaconda platform in the system. Working on
Jupyter Lab and notebook. Procuring observation
and model data from different sources. Opening
various format files (e.g. csv, netcdf) analysing
and visualizing using python packages. Hands on
climate data operator, netcdf operator (nco),
GrADS, ncview for data analysis and quick
visualization.
Course Objective
1
This COurse aims to equip students with
fundamental skills in LINUX commands,
Anaconda platform setup, and working with
Jupyter Lab and notebooks. It covers techniques
for procuring and handling observation and model
data from various sources, analysing and
visualizing different file formats (e.g., csv,
NetCDF) using Python packages. Additionally,
students will gain hands-on experience with
climate data tools such as Climate Data Operator
(CDO), NetCDF Operator (NCO), GrADS, and
Ncview for efficient data analysis and
visualization.
Course Outcome
1.
To introduce students about UNIX/LINUX
platforms to operate commands and writing shell
script in vim.
To install softwares like ncview, netcdf for
opening dataset and quick view. Utility of CD0,
GrADS in data analysis and plotting
Apply several python libraries, such as netcdf4,
xarrays, numpy, pandas, matplotlib etc for data
analysis and plotting.
Apply learned programming skills to plot
seasonal, annual spatial and temporal variability
of climate variables.
Essential Reading
1.
William Shotts, The Linux Command Line, Fifth
Internet Edition A LinuxCommand.org Book ,
2008-2019
2.
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Subject (L-TP /C}: ER6071 : Instrumentation Laboratory {0-0-3 /2}
Subject Nature : Practical
Coordinator : Bhishma Tyagi

Syllabus
Module 1:
Introducing Atmospheric Instrumentation,
Stevenson's Screen and its components,
Temperature and Humidity measurements, Sling
Psychometer, Explanation of Automatic Weather
Station (AWS), demo of AWS installed at
Department's rooftop, Introducing Pocket Weather
meter and other handheld weather instrument,
Demo for recording observations using these
handheld instruments, Introducing Different
Atmospheric Instruments, e.g., Radar, SODAR,
LiDAR, Solid State SensorS, Pressure
measurements, wind measurements, rainfall
measurement, Explaining the Research
Publication, Demonstration of Microtop available
at Department, Demonstration of Laser
Precipitation Monitor available at Department,
Demonstration of GPS Recorder available at
Department, Demonstration of Lagrangian Model
runs for plotting Back/forward air mass
trajectories, Discussion about Clouds (Types,
Identifications), Visit to various sites at NIT
Rourkela Campus for recording weather
observations using handheld instruments and
plotting and analysis of observations collected,
plotting and analysis of recorded observations,
presentations of results obtained during
observations recording and data collected by
other Government agencies available for other
sites in public domain.
Course Objective
1
To understand the working principles of various
instruments.
2.
To learn monitoring/measurements of parameters
using atmospheric instrumentation.
3
Data analysis and depiction of results from these
observations.
Course Outcome
1
CO1: Understanding the basic weather
instruments and their working principles.
CO2: Learning the atmospheric measurements
using hand-held instruments.
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Subject (L-TP/ C) :ER6075: Remote Sensing Laboratory (0-0-3 / 2)
Subject Nature: Practical
Coordinator : Jagabandhu Panda

Syllabus
Module 1:
Learning with spatial data, QGIS, google earth engine
Module 2: Remotely sensed observation-based land parameters and computing of various indices
Module 3: Remotely sensed meteorological observations and spatio-temporal analysis
Module 4: Remotely sensed ocean observations and spatio-temporal analysis
Module 5: Spatio-temporal analysis of remotely sensed observations for air pollutants and aerosols
Module 6: Spatio-temporal analysis of remotely sensed observations for clouds

Course Objective
1. To provide hands on training to students to handle remotely sensed observations and extract m

Course Outcome
1 By the end of the course, the students would have reasonable knowledge regarding the hane
observations

Essential Reading
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