Physics of the Hydrosphere and the Cryosphere

1. To introduce the physical laws governing flow in hydrosphere and cryosphere and transport in waters and soils.
2. To introduce the physical tools to analyze observations from monitoring networks in hydrosphere and cryosphere.
3. To introduce elements of the radiative balance of the Earth and the role of hydrosphere and cryosphere in the energy balance.
4. To introduce notions about geophysical measures related to hydrology.

The students will acquire ability to:
1. read and understand scientific papers and technical reports dealing with the physical aspects of the dynamics of cryosphere and hydrosphere;
2. design flow and transport models (mass balance, energy balance, solute transport, etc.) in hydrosphere and cryosphere;
3. critically analyze the results of monitoring physical quantities in cryosphere and hydrosphere;
4. design and perform geophysical measurements.