The course is structured on the basic concepts of Solid and Fluid Earth Physics in order to provide the student with a coherent and updated picture of this discipline, both from a theoretical and an experimental point of view
Curriculum
teacher profile teaching materials
The Earth’s size and shape.
Gravitation.
The Earth’s rotation.
The Earth’s figure and gravity.
Gravity anomalies.
Interpretation of gravity anomalies.
Isostasy.
Rheology.
Seismology
Elasticity theory.
Seismic waves.
Earthquake seismology.
Seismic wave propagation.
Internal structure of the Earth.
Earth’s age and thermal properties
Geochronology.
The Earth’s heat.
Geomagnetism and paleomagnetism
The Physics of magnetism.
Rock magnetism.
Geomagnetism.
Paleomagnetism.
Fundamentals of Geophysical Fluid Dynamics
Time derivatives for fluids.
The mass continuity equation.
The momentum equation.
The equation of state.
Thermodynamic relations.
Thermodynamic equation for fluids.
Compressible and incompressible flow.
The energy budget.
Physics of the Atmosphere
Heterogeneous systems.
Transformations of moist air.
Hydrostatic equilibrium.
Static stability.
Radiative transfer.
Large-scale motion.
Wave propagation.
The general circulation.
Dynamic stability.
Physics of the Ocean
Oceans and Seas.
Atmospheric influences.
The oceanic heat budget.
Wind driven ocean circulation.
Deep circulation in the ocean.
Equatorial processes.
Ocean waves.
Coastal processes and tides.
Vallis G.K. - Atmospheric and Oceanic Fluid Dynamics. Cambridge University Press, 2006 - ISBN:9780521849692
Programme
GravityThe Earth’s size and shape.
Gravitation.
The Earth’s rotation.
The Earth’s figure and gravity.
Gravity anomalies.
Interpretation of gravity anomalies.
Isostasy.
Rheology.
Seismology
Elasticity theory.
Seismic waves.
Earthquake seismology.
Seismic wave propagation.
Internal structure of the Earth.
Earth’s age and thermal properties
Geochronology.
The Earth’s heat.
Geomagnetism and paleomagnetism
The Physics of magnetism.
Rock magnetism.
Geomagnetism.
Paleomagnetism.
Fundamentals of Geophysical Fluid Dynamics
Time derivatives for fluids.
The mass continuity equation.
The momentum equation.
The equation of state.
Thermodynamic relations.
Thermodynamic equation for fluids.
Compressible and incompressible flow.
The energy budget.
Physics of the Atmosphere
Heterogeneous systems.
Transformations of moist air.
Hydrostatic equilibrium.
Static stability.
Radiative transfer.
Large-scale motion.
Wave propagation.
The general circulation.
Dynamic stability.
Physics of the Ocean
Oceans and Seas.
Atmospheric influences.
The oceanic heat budget.
Wind driven ocean circulation.
Deep circulation in the ocean.
Equatorial processes.
Ocean waves.
Coastal processes and tides.
Core Documentation
Stacey F.D. and Davis P.M. - Physics of the Earth. Cambridge University Press, 2008 - ISBN:9780521873628Vallis G.K. - Atmospheric and Oceanic Fluid Dynamics. Cambridge University Press, 2006 - ISBN:9780521849692
Reference Bibliography
Fowler C.M.R. - The Solid Earth. Cambridge University Press, 2004 - ISBN:9780521893077 Salby M.L. - Physics of the Atmosphere and Climate. Cambridge University Press, 2012 - ISBN:9780521767187Type of delivery of the course
The teaching methodology consists of lectures for acquiring fundamental knowledge to achieve the educational objectives scheduled. The attending Students to teaching activities is optional.Attendance
Attendance is not mandatory, although strongly recommended in order to take advantage of all the technical information made available through theoretical lessons and practical exercises.Type of evaluation
The verification of skills learning takes place through an oral test lasting about 1 hour, for verifying the level of effective understanding of the concepts and the students' ability to apply them in real contexts. teacher profile teaching materials
The Earth’s size and shape.
Gravitation.
The Earth’s rotation.
The Earth’s figure and gravity.
Gravity anomalies.
Interpretation of gravity anomalies.
Isostasy.
Rheology.
Seismology
Elasticity theory.
Seismic waves.
Earthquake seismology.
Seismic wave propagation.
Internal structure of the Earth.
Earth’s age and thermal properties
Geochronology.
The Earth’s heat.
Geomagnetism and paleomagnetism
The Physics of magnetism.
Rock magnetism.
Geomagnetism.
Paleomagnetism.
Fundamentals of Geophysical Fluid Dynamics
Time derivatives for fluids.
The mass continuity equation.
The momentum equation.
The equation of state.
Thermodynamic relations.
Thermodynamic equation for fluids.
Compressible and incompressible flow.
The energy budget.
Physics of the Atmosphere
Heterogeneous systems.
Transformations of moist air.
Hydrostatic equilibrium.
Static stability.
Radiative transfer.
Large-scale motion.
Wave propagation.
The general circulation.
Dynamic stability.
Physics of the Ocean
Oceans and Seas.
Atmospheric influences.
The oceanic heat budget.
Wind driven ocean circulation.
Deep circulation in the ocean.
Equatorial processes.
Ocean waves.
Coastal processes and tides.
Vallis G.K. - Atmospheric and Oceanic Fluid Dynamics. Cambridge University Press, 2006 - ISBN:9780521849692
Mutuazione: 20402213 ELEMENTI DI FISICA TERRESTRE E DELL'AMBIENTE in Fisica LM-17 N0 PLASTINO WOLFANGO
Programme
GravityThe Earth’s size and shape.
Gravitation.
The Earth’s rotation.
The Earth’s figure and gravity.
Gravity anomalies.
Interpretation of gravity anomalies.
Isostasy.
Rheology.
Seismology
Elasticity theory.
Seismic waves.
Earthquake seismology.
Seismic wave propagation.
Internal structure of the Earth.
Earth’s age and thermal properties
Geochronology.
The Earth’s heat.
Geomagnetism and paleomagnetism
The Physics of magnetism.
Rock magnetism.
Geomagnetism.
Paleomagnetism.
Fundamentals of Geophysical Fluid Dynamics
Time derivatives for fluids.
The mass continuity equation.
The momentum equation.
The equation of state.
Thermodynamic relations.
Thermodynamic equation for fluids.
Compressible and incompressible flow.
The energy budget.
Physics of the Atmosphere
Heterogeneous systems.
Transformations of moist air.
Hydrostatic equilibrium.
Static stability.
Radiative transfer.
Large-scale motion.
Wave propagation.
The general circulation.
Dynamic stability.
Physics of the Ocean
Oceans and Seas.
Atmospheric influences.
The oceanic heat budget.
Wind driven ocean circulation.
Deep circulation in the ocean.
Equatorial processes.
Ocean waves.
Coastal processes and tides.
Core Documentation
Stacey F.D. and Davis P.M. - Physics of the Earth. Cambridge University Press, 2008 - ISBN:9780521873628Vallis G.K. - Atmospheric and Oceanic Fluid Dynamics. Cambridge University Press, 2006 - ISBN:9780521849692
Reference Bibliography
Fowler C.M.R. - The Solid Earth. Cambridge University Press, 2004 - ISBN:9780521893077 Salby M.L. - Physics of the Atmosphere and Climate. Cambridge University Press, 2012 - ISBN:9780521767187Type of delivery of the course
The teaching methodology consists of lectures for acquiring fundamental knowledge to achieve the educational objectives scheduled. The attending Students to teaching activities is optional.Attendance
Attendance is not mandatory, although strongly recommended in order to take advantage of all the technical information made available through theoretical lessons and practical exercises.Type of evaluation
The verification of skills learning takes place through an oral test lasting about 1 hour, for verifying the level of effective understanding of the concepts and the students' ability to apply them in real contexts. teacher profile teaching materials
The Earth’s size and shape.
Gravitation.
The Earth’s rotation.
The Earth’s figure and gravity.
Gravity anomalies.
Interpretation of gravity anomalies.
Isostasy.
Rheology.
Seismology
Elasticity theory.
Seismic waves.
Earthquake seismology.
Seismic wave propagation.
Internal structure of the Earth.
Earth’s age and thermal properties
Geochronology.
The Earth’s heat.
Geomagnetism and paleomagnetism
The Physics of magnetism.
Rock magnetism.
Geomagnetism.
Paleomagnetism.
Fundamentals of Geophysical Fluid Dynamics
Time derivatives for fluids.
The mass continuity equation.
The momentum equation.
The equation of state.
Thermodynamic relations.
Thermodynamic equation for fluids.
Compressible and incompressible flow.
The energy budget.
Physics of the Atmosphere
Heterogeneous systems.
Transformations of moist air.
Hydrostatic equilibrium.
Static stability.
Radiative transfer.
Large-scale motion.
Wave propagation.
The general circulation.
Dynamic stability.
Physics of the Ocean
Oceans and Seas.
Atmospheric influences.
The oceanic heat budget.
Wind driven ocean circulation.
Deep circulation in the ocean.
Equatorial processes.
Ocean waves.
Coastal processes and tides.
Vallis G.K. - Atmospheric and Oceanic Fluid Dynamics. Cambridge University Press, 2006 - ISBN:9780521849692
Mutuazione: 20402213 ELEMENTI DI FISICA TERRESTRE E DELL'AMBIENTE in Fisica LM-17 N0 PLASTINO WOLFANGO
Programme
GravityThe Earth’s size and shape.
Gravitation.
The Earth’s rotation.
The Earth’s figure and gravity.
Gravity anomalies.
Interpretation of gravity anomalies.
Isostasy.
Rheology.
Seismology
Elasticity theory.
Seismic waves.
Earthquake seismology.
Seismic wave propagation.
Internal structure of the Earth.
Earth’s age and thermal properties
Geochronology.
The Earth’s heat.
Geomagnetism and paleomagnetism
The Physics of magnetism.
Rock magnetism.
Geomagnetism.
Paleomagnetism.
Fundamentals of Geophysical Fluid Dynamics
Time derivatives for fluids.
The mass continuity equation.
The momentum equation.
The equation of state.
Thermodynamic relations.
Thermodynamic equation for fluids.
Compressible and incompressible flow.
The energy budget.
Physics of the Atmosphere
Heterogeneous systems.
Transformations of moist air.
Hydrostatic equilibrium.
Static stability.
Radiative transfer.
Large-scale motion.
Wave propagation.
The general circulation.
Dynamic stability.
Physics of the Ocean
Oceans and Seas.
Atmospheric influences.
The oceanic heat budget.
Wind driven ocean circulation.
Deep circulation in the ocean.
Equatorial processes.
Ocean waves.
Coastal processes and tides.
Core Documentation
Stacey F.D. and Davis P.M. - Physics of the Earth. Cambridge University Press, 2008 - ISBN:9780521873628Vallis G.K. - Atmospheric and Oceanic Fluid Dynamics. Cambridge University Press, 2006 - ISBN:9780521849692
Reference Bibliography
Fowler C.M.R. - The Solid Earth. Cambridge University Press, 2004 - ISBN:9780521893077 Salby M.L. - Physics of the Atmosphere and Climate. Cambridge University Press, 2012 - ISBN:9780521767187Type of delivery of the course
The teaching methodology consists of lectures for acquiring fundamental knowledge to achieve the educational objectives scheduled. The attending Students to teaching activities is optional.Attendance
Attendance is not mandatory, although strongly recommended in order to take advantage of all the technical information made available through theoretical lessons and practical exercises.Type of evaluation
The verification of skills learning takes place through an oral test lasting about 1 hour, for verifying the level of effective understanding of the concepts and the students' ability to apply them in real contexts. teacher profile teaching materials
The Earth’s size and shape.
Gravitation.
The Earth’s rotation.
The Earth’s figure and gravity.
Gravity anomalies.
Interpretation of gravity anomalies.
Isostasy.
Rheology.
Seismology
Elasticity theory.
Seismic waves.
Earthquake seismology.
Seismic wave propagation.
Internal structure of the Earth.
Earth’s age and thermal properties
Geochronology.
The Earth’s heat.
Geomagnetism and paleomagnetism
The Physics of magnetism.
Rock magnetism.
Geomagnetism.
Paleomagnetism.
Fundamentals of Geophysical Fluid Dynamics
Time derivatives for fluids.
The mass continuity equation.
The momentum equation.
The equation of state.
Thermodynamic relations.
Thermodynamic equation for fluids.
Compressible and incompressible flow.
The energy budget.
Physics of the Atmosphere
Heterogeneous systems.
Transformations of moist air.
Hydrostatic equilibrium.
Static stability.
Radiative transfer.
Large-scale motion.
Wave propagation.
The general circulation.
Dynamic stability.
Physics of the Ocean
Oceans and Seas.
Atmospheric influences.
The oceanic heat budget.
Wind driven ocean circulation.
Deep circulation in the ocean.
Equatorial processes.
Ocean waves.
Coastal processes and tides.
Vallis G.K. - Atmospheric and Oceanic Fluid Dynamics. Cambridge University Press, 2006 - ISBN:9780521849692
Mutuazione: 20402213 ELEMENTI DI FISICA TERRESTRE E DELL'AMBIENTE in Fisica LM-17 N0 PLASTINO WOLFANGO
Programme
GravityThe Earth’s size and shape.
Gravitation.
The Earth’s rotation.
The Earth’s figure and gravity.
Gravity anomalies.
Interpretation of gravity anomalies.
Isostasy.
Rheology.
Seismology
Elasticity theory.
Seismic waves.
Earthquake seismology.
Seismic wave propagation.
Internal structure of the Earth.
Earth’s age and thermal properties
Geochronology.
The Earth’s heat.
Geomagnetism and paleomagnetism
The Physics of magnetism.
Rock magnetism.
Geomagnetism.
Paleomagnetism.
Fundamentals of Geophysical Fluid Dynamics
Time derivatives for fluids.
The mass continuity equation.
The momentum equation.
The equation of state.
Thermodynamic relations.
Thermodynamic equation for fluids.
Compressible and incompressible flow.
The energy budget.
Physics of the Atmosphere
Heterogeneous systems.
Transformations of moist air.
Hydrostatic equilibrium.
Static stability.
Radiative transfer.
Large-scale motion.
Wave propagation.
The general circulation.
Dynamic stability.
Physics of the Ocean
Oceans and Seas.
Atmospheric influences.
The oceanic heat budget.
Wind driven ocean circulation.
Deep circulation in the ocean.
Equatorial processes.
Ocean waves.
Coastal processes and tides.
Core Documentation
Stacey F.D. and Davis P.M. - Physics of the Earth. Cambridge University Press, 2008 - ISBN:9780521873628Vallis G.K. - Atmospheric and Oceanic Fluid Dynamics. Cambridge University Press, 2006 - ISBN:9780521849692
Reference Bibliography
Fowler C.M.R. - The Solid Earth. Cambridge University Press, 2004 - ISBN:9780521893077 Salby M.L. - Physics of the Atmosphere and Climate. Cambridge University Press, 2012 - ISBN:9780521767187Type of delivery of the course
The teaching methodology consists of lectures for acquiring fundamental knowledge to achieve the educational objectives scheduled. The attending Students to teaching activities is optional.Attendance
Attendance is not mandatory, although strongly recommended in order to take advantage of all the technical information made available through theoretical lessons and practical exercises.Type of evaluation
The verification of skills learning takes place through an oral test lasting about 1 hour, for verifying the level of effective understanding of the concepts and the students' ability to apply them in real contexts. teacher profile teaching materials
The Earth’s size and shape.
Gravitation.
The Earth’s rotation.
The Earth’s figure and gravity.
Gravity anomalies.
Interpretation of gravity anomalies.
Isostasy.
Rheology.
Seismology
Elasticity theory.
Seismic waves.
Earthquake seismology.
Seismic wave propagation.
Internal structure of the Earth.
Earth’s age and thermal properties
Geochronology.
The Earth’s heat.
Geomagnetism and paleomagnetism
The Physics of magnetism.
Rock magnetism.
Geomagnetism.
Paleomagnetism.
Fundamentals of Geophysical Fluid Dynamics
Time derivatives for fluids.
The mass continuity equation.
The momentum equation.
The equation of state.
Thermodynamic relations.
Thermodynamic equation for fluids.
Compressible and incompressible flow.
The energy budget.
Physics of the Atmosphere
Heterogeneous systems.
Transformations of moist air.
Hydrostatic equilibrium.
Static stability.
Radiative transfer.
Large-scale motion.
Wave propagation.
The general circulation.
Dynamic stability.
Physics of the Ocean
Oceans and Seas.
Atmospheric influences.
The oceanic heat budget.
Wind driven ocean circulation.
Deep circulation in the ocean.
Equatorial processes.
Ocean waves.
Coastal processes and tides.
Vallis G.K. - Atmospheric and Oceanic Fluid Dynamics. Cambridge University Press, 2006 - ISBN:9780521849692
Mutuazione: 20402213 ELEMENTI DI FISICA TERRESTRE E DELL'AMBIENTE in Fisica LM-17 N0 PLASTINO WOLFANGO
Programme
GravityThe Earth’s size and shape.
Gravitation.
The Earth’s rotation.
The Earth’s figure and gravity.
Gravity anomalies.
Interpretation of gravity anomalies.
Isostasy.
Rheology.
Seismology
Elasticity theory.
Seismic waves.
Earthquake seismology.
Seismic wave propagation.
Internal structure of the Earth.
Earth’s age and thermal properties
Geochronology.
The Earth’s heat.
Geomagnetism and paleomagnetism
The Physics of magnetism.
Rock magnetism.
Geomagnetism.
Paleomagnetism.
Fundamentals of Geophysical Fluid Dynamics
Time derivatives for fluids.
The mass continuity equation.
The momentum equation.
The equation of state.
Thermodynamic relations.
Thermodynamic equation for fluids.
Compressible and incompressible flow.
The energy budget.
Physics of the Atmosphere
Heterogeneous systems.
Transformations of moist air.
Hydrostatic equilibrium.
Static stability.
Radiative transfer.
Large-scale motion.
Wave propagation.
The general circulation.
Dynamic stability.
Physics of the Ocean
Oceans and Seas.
Atmospheric influences.
The oceanic heat budget.
Wind driven ocean circulation.
Deep circulation in the ocean.
Equatorial processes.
Ocean waves.
Coastal processes and tides.
Core Documentation
Stacey F.D. and Davis P.M. - Physics of the Earth. Cambridge University Press, 2008 - ISBN:9780521873628Vallis G.K. - Atmospheric and Oceanic Fluid Dynamics. Cambridge University Press, 2006 - ISBN:9780521849692
Reference Bibliography
Fowler C.M.R. - The Solid Earth. Cambridge University Press, 2004 - ISBN:9780521893077 Salby M.L. - Physics of the Atmosphere and Climate. Cambridge University Press, 2012 - ISBN:9780521767187Type of delivery of the course
The teaching methodology consists of lectures for acquiring fundamental knowledge to achieve the educational objectives scheduled. The attending Students to teaching activities is optional.Attendance
Attendance is not mandatory, although strongly recommended in order to take advantage of all the technical information made available through theoretical lessons and practical exercises.Type of evaluation
The verification of skills learning takes place through an oral test lasting about 1 hour, for verifying the level of effective understanding of the concepts and the students' ability to apply them in real contexts. teacher profile teaching materials
The Earth’s size and shape.
Gravitation.
The Earth’s rotation.
The Earth’s figure and gravity.
Gravity anomalies.
Interpretation of gravity anomalies.
Isostasy.
Rheology.
Seismology
Elasticity theory.
Seismic waves.
Earthquake seismology.
Seismic wave propagation.
Internal structure of the Earth.
Earth’s age and thermal properties
Geochronology.
The Earth’s heat.
Geomagnetism and paleomagnetism
The Physics of magnetism.
Rock magnetism.
Geomagnetism.
Paleomagnetism.
Fundamentals of Geophysical Fluid Dynamics
Time derivatives for fluids.
The mass continuity equation.
The momentum equation.
The equation of state.
Thermodynamic relations.
Thermodynamic equation for fluids.
Compressible and incompressible flow.
The energy budget.
Physics of the Atmosphere
Heterogeneous systems.
Transformations of moist air.
Hydrostatic equilibrium.
Static stability.
Radiative transfer.
Large-scale motion.
Wave propagation.
The general circulation.
Dynamic stability.
Physics of the Ocean
Oceans and Seas.
Atmospheric influences.
The oceanic heat budget.
Wind driven ocean circulation.
Deep circulation in the ocean.
Equatorial processes.
Ocean waves.
Coastal processes and tides.
Vallis G.K. - Atmospheric and Oceanic Fluid Dynamics. Cambridge University Press, 2006 - ISBN:9780521849692
Mutuazione: 20402213 ELEMENTI DI FISICA TERRESTRE E DELL'AMBIENTE in Fisica LM-17 N0 PLASTINO WOLFANGO
Programme
GravityThe Earth’s size and shape.
Gravitation.
The Earth’s rotation.
The Earth’s figure and gravity.
Gravity anomalies.
Interpretation of gravity anomalies.
Isostasy.
Rheology.
Seismology
Elasticity theory.
Seismic waves.
Earthquake seismology.
Seismic wave propagation.
Internal structure of the Earth.
Earth’s age and thermal properties
Geochronology.
The Earth’s heat.
Geomagnetism and paleomagnetism
The Physics of magnetism.
Rock magnetism.
Geomagnetism.
Paleomagnetism.
Fundamentals of Geophysical Fluid Dynamics
Time derivatives for fluids.
The mass continuity equation.
The momentum equation.
The equation of state.
Thermodynamic relations.
Thermodynamic equation for fluids.
Compressible and incompressible flow.
The energy budget.
Physics of the Atmosphere
Heterogeneous systems.
Transformations of moist air.
Hydrostatic equilibrium.
Static stability.
Radiative transfer.
Large-scale motion.
Wave propagation.
The general circulation.
Dynamic stability.
Physics of the Ocean
Oceans and Seas.
Atmospheric influences.
The oceanic heat budget.
Wind driven ocean circulation.
Deep circulation in the ocean.
Equatorial processes.
Ocean waves.
Coastal processes and tides.
Core Documentation
Stacey F.D. and Davis P.M. - Physics of the Earth. Cambridge University Press, 2008 - ISBN:9780521873628Vallis G.K. - Atmospheric and Oceanic Fluid Dynamics. Cambridge University Press, 2006 - ISBN:9780521849692
Reference Bibliography
Fowler C.M.R. - The Solid Earth. Cambridge University Press, 2004 - ISBN:9780521893077 Salby M.L. - Physics of the Atmosphere and Climate. Cambridge University Press, 2012 - ISBN:9780521767187Type of delivery of the course
The teaching methodology consists of lectures for acquiring fundamental knowledge to achieve the educational objectives scheduled. The attending Students to teaching activities is optional.Attendance
Attendance is not mandatory, although strongly recommended in order to take advantage of all the technical information made available through theoretical lessons and practical exercises.Type of evaluation
The verification of skills learning takes place through an oral test lasting about 1 hour, for verifying the level of effective understanding of the concepts and the students' ability to apply them in real contexts.