Course | Dual Degree (B. Tech + Master of Science / Master of Technology) |
Semester | Sem. VI |
Subject Code | ES322 |
Subject Title | Introduction to Earth, Atmosphere and Ocean Sciences |
General introduction – Structure of the Atmosphere, Composition of Atmosphere.
Radiative processes – Black body radiation – Scattering & Absorption – Greenhouse effect.
Hydrostatic equation – First Law of Thermodynamics – Adiabatic processes – Dry & Moist air – Virtual temperature – Convection.
Clouds – Growth of clouds droplets to rain.
Frames of references – Fundamental forces – Equations governing conservation of mass, momentum, energy – Coriolis force.
Horizontal motion in the atmosphere – Scale analysis – Geostropic wind – Gradient wind. General circulation – Jet streams – ITCZ – Monsoons.
General introduction - Physical characteristics of Ocean – The Ocean basins.
Density of sea water, distribution of temperature, salinity and density in space & time. Heat budget of the Ocean.
Ocean circulation – The wind driven circulation – Ekman layer. Western boundary currents – Sverdrup theory.
Thermohaline circulation. Air sea interactions.
Wind-forced circulation of the Indian Ocean.
Earth's origin and composition.
Earth's interior and exploring its dynamic interaction with the surface.
Plate tectonics as the driving force for volcanism, mountain building, and earthquakes. Minerals, ores and rocks: formation processes, general physical and chemical properties.
Petroleum, coal and natural gas – origin, structure and composition, accumulation/migration, source/reservoir rocks.
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