|
subject |
Applied Climatology
|
|
lecturers |
Dr. Breuer Hajnalka,
assistant lecturer, Dr. Pongrácz Rita, assistant professor |
|
credits |
2+1=3 |
|
period |
5 |
|
curriculum |
The fields of applied
climatology. Using the results of climatological
research in the fields of hydrology, agriculture, remote sensing and
satellite meteorology. Interactions of the built-in environment and the
climate. Human comfort, health. City planning, urban climate, urban heat
island. The effects of climatic extrema on the
human society, economy and agriculture.
The importance of the economic utilization of atmospheric resources.
Worsening air quality. Regional air pollution and urban environment. The
history of using renewable energy sources. The possibilities and tools of
using solar energy, wind energy, water energy, biomass and geothermal energy,
the methods and efficiency of the energy conversion. The relationship of
sustainable development and the atmospheric processes. |
|
literature |
Thompson R. D., Perry A., 1997:
Applied Climatology, Routledge, Ernst W. G., 1994: Earth
Systems: Process and Issues. |
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form
of tuition |
lectures, practical exercises |
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mode
of assessment |
written exam, reporting |