Klimasignaturen in der Hydrosphäre

What it is about

You engage with climate signals in oceans and continental hydrology using satellite altimetry and physical models. In the end you will be able to process observed data, analyze it, and assess temporal changes of hydrosphere estimates in the context of physical processes and climate change.

What you will be able to do

• analyse scientific questions from ocean and hydrology research
• research scientific literature and assess the current state of knowledge
• process and analyze satellite altimetry and model data (Matlab/Python)
• derive oceanographic and hydrological target variables from observational data
• analyze and evaluate temporal changes of the parameters
• assess data quality with regard to research questions
• logically structure and present scientific results
• write technical reports
• discuss professionally with experts from geosciences

What the module consists of

• Seminar/ProjektarbeitWorking on current research topics in small groups (2–3 students)
• PräsenzbesprechungenDiscussion of progress with the instructors during presence hours

Teaching method

• Einführung durch DozentenIntroduction to current scientific questions
• Gruppenarbeit an ProjektenIndependent handling of the questions and development of solution strategies
• LiteraturrechercheDevelopment of the scientific context
• Arbeit mit Beobachtungs- und Modelldaten (DGFI-TUM Altimeterdatenbanken, DAHITI etc.)Gaining practical data experience
• Datenverarbeitung mit Matlab oder PythonImplementation and application of analysis methods
• Interpretation, Bewertung und Präsentation der ErgebnisseCompletion and communication of project results