Topoclimatology 1900-3-TKL-HK
LECTURE
The lectures cover the following issues:
1. Explanation, discussion and evolution of the term topoclimate. Topoclimate as a spatial scale of climate research. Topoclimate as a typological unit of climate.
2. Theoretical foundations of climate shaping in the local room.
3. The structure of the heat balance and selected active surfaces. Influence of topographic conditions as well as land use and cover on the shaping of weather / climate elements.
4. Methods of delimiting topoclimatic units. Indicators.
5. Topoclimatic maps and their types.
6. Application aspects of topoclimatic research.
TUTORIALS are devoted to the principles of topoclimatic mapping with particular emphasis on the separation and mapping of topoclimates on the basis of energy exchange between the atmosphere and the ground. The development of topoclimatic maps and their verification are discussed. The aim of the exercises is also to broaden the knowledge about the principles of the organization of field meteorological measurements, as well as the use of the techniques of the Geographic Information System for the preparation of topoclimatic maps. Particular emphasis is placed on the practical use of topoclimatic research and the ability to assess the diversity of the local climate from the point of view of various forms of management.
CLASS DIMENSION:
The estimated number of hours a student should spend on achieving the defined learning outcomes is around 50, including:
30 organized hours (15 lectures and 15 exercises),
20-30 hours of independent work of a student (meeting the criteria for the assessment of the subject: preparation for the completion of lectures, performance of exercises).
LEARNING METHODS:
1. Feeding methods: informative lecture, presentation.
2. Practical methods: subject exercises in the classroom and in the field, project method, discussion.
Main fields of studies for MISMaP
environmental protection
Type of course
Mode
Prerequisites
Prerequisites (description)
Course coordinators
Learning outcomes
K_W02, K_W04 / K_U01, K_U02, K_U04, K_U05 / K_K03
S4_W16, / S4_U01, S4_U10 / S4_K10
After completing the course:
KNOWLEDGE
The graduate knows and understands (K_W02, K_W04, K_W06, S4_W06, S4_W08, S4_W16):
1. K_W02 complex processes of the lithosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, pedosphere and biosphere
2. K_W04 the role and importance of natural resources for human functioning and mutual nature-society relations
3. K_W06 advanced methods and techniques to use and shape the potential of the natural environment
4. S4_W06 the course and geographical conditions of climate-creating processes and the functioning of the climate system, knows the basic macroscale processes influencing the shaping of the weather and human well-being
5. S4_W08 main directions and methods of research into the climate of urbanized areas, relations between the city climate and environmental factors.
6. S4_W16 the causes of topoclimatic differentiation in different types of landscape, at different times of the day and their impact on the living conditions of plants, animals and human management
SKILLS
The graduate can (K_U01, K_U02, K_U04, K_U05, S4_U01, S4_U10):
1. K_U01 use the theoretical knowledge to describe and solve a research problem
2. K_U02 select and apply the optimal methods of acquiring, analyzing and presenting spatial data, including advanced information and communication techniques
3. K_U04 correctly interpret and explain the mutual relations between social and natural phenomena and processes in various areas
4. K_U05 to develop a diagnosis of the condition of the environmental components and evaluate the effects of environmental impacts
5. S4_U01 develop procedures, select research methods for the problems posed to him in the field of agroclimatology, ecohydrology, hydrology, physical limnology, set up an observation and measurement network, make a correct measurement and interpret the results
6. S4_U10 develop a diagnosis of the state of the contemporary climate and assess the effects of climate change impacts on society and the environment on a local and regional scale, and make an evaluation
SOCIAL COMPETENCE
- the graduate is ready to (K_K03, S4_K10):
1. K_K03 cooperation and group work, inspiring and organizing and predicting the effects of your activities
2. S4_K10 field research and team work.
Assessment criteria
Lecture - written test (test) at the last class.
Exercises - continuous assessment (checking work, individual and team exercises, including field exercises, active participation in classes); passing the exercises with a grade based on partial grades.
Requirements: obligatory presence. One unexcused absence from the exercises is allowed. The admissible total number of absences from classes (excused and unexcused) is 3, however, the student is obliged to make up for the arrears resulting from the absence (regardless of its cause) within two weeks of its completion.
The algorithm for determining the final grade:
lecture - 80%, exercises - 20%.
Bibliography
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2. Błażejczyk K., 2001, Koncepcja przeglądowej mapy topoklimatycznej Polski. [w :] Współczesne badania topoklimatyczne. Dokumentacja Geograficzna, 23, 131-141.
3. Dobesch H., Dumolard P., Dyras I., 2007, Spatial Interpolation for Climate Data. The Use of GIS in Meteorology and Climatology. ISTE, London
4. Geiger R., 1969, Topoclimates. [w:] H. E. Landsberg, H. Flohn (ed.), World survey of climatology, vol. 2, General climatology, 2. Elsevier Publishing Company, Amsterdam, London, New York, 105-138.
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7. Paszyński J, Miara K., Skoczek J., 1999, Wymiana energii między atmosferą a podłożem jako podstawa kartowania topoklimatycznego. Dokumentacja Geograficzna, 14.
8. Sapożnikowa S., 1953, Mikroklimat i klimat lokalny. Warszawa.
9. Wyszkowski A., 2008, Przewodnik do ćwiczeń terenowych z meteorologii i klimatologii, Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Gdańskiego, Gdańsk.
10. Żmudzka E., 2007, Znaczenie kompleksowych badań fizycznogeograficznych w rozpoznaniu klimatu miejscowego. [w:] Znaczenie badań krajobrazowych dla zrównoważonego rozwoju. UW WGSR, Warszawa, s. 219- 230.
11. Żmudzka E., 2011, Comprehensive physico-geographical investigations and the delimitation of topoclimatological units. [w:] A. Zieliński., ed., Interdisciplinary researches in natural sciences, Institute of Geography Jan Kochanowski University, Kielce, s. 123-132.
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