Fluid dynamics is the foundation that underpins weather and climate. Fluids govern physics around us from weather patterns, to the ocean's waves, to glaciers: all of which affect human life, society and habitability. This is a crash course in the fluid dynamics governing the Earth's atmosphere, ocean and cryosphere. In the first half, we introduce fundamental concepts in fluid dynamics, including viscosity, momentum balance and waves. The second half of the course discusses applications to geophysical flows including rotating geophysical flows and turbulence.

We cover the frontiers of geophysical and planetary research. Today, there is much concern about the future of our planet and its habitability. Citizens, scientists and (some) politicians the world over recognize an increasingly urgent need to understand processes on Earth. Planetary scientists turn to other planets to help understand our Earth better and to probe their habitability. In this class we aim to give you a fundamental understanding of Earth’s dynamics and exoplanets. This class is split into two parts: a compelling lecture in Section 1 and hands-on, data-driven activities in Section 2, building on material taught Section 1. Please note that due to the nature of material introduced in Session 1, we strongly recommend that you attend Section 1 if you would like to do the data-driven activities in Section 2 .

We cover the frontiers of geophysical and planetary research. Today, there is much concern about the future of our planet and its habitability. Citizens, scientists and (some) politicians the world over recognize an increasingly urgent need to understand processes on Earth. Planetary scientists turn to other planets to help understand our Earth better and to probe their habitability. In this class we aim to give you a fundamental understanding of Earth’s dynamics and exoplanets. This class is split into two parts: this section is a hands-on, data-driven activities in Section 2, building on material taught Section 1.