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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

Syllabus
Atmospheric Science:

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.

Ocean:

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.

Solid Earth:

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.

Text Books
  1. An introductory Survey, 2nd Edition by J.M. Wallace and P.V. Hobbs, Academic Press
  2. Introduction to Physical Oceanography, Robert H Stewart
  3. Engineering and general geology by Parbin Singh

 

References

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