Environmental Physics Course
This course equips you with tools to analyse surface energy balance, soil heat and water movements, and near-surface temperatures. Transform field measurements into trustworthy insights for climate studies, farming practices, and land use planning using simple models and real-world data.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
certificate valid in your country
What will I learn?
Gain practical skills to measure surface energy, soil heat storage, and water balances over short times. Master calculations for radiation, heat fluxes, soil temperature shifts, and evapotranspiration with straightforward equations, actual data, and basic models. Build expertise in evaluating uncertainties and presenting results clearly for reliable communication.
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Develop skills
- Model surface energy balance by calculating net radiation, sensible heat, latent heat, and soil heat using field data.
- Estimate soil temperature changes up to 30 cm depth with quick heat conduction methods.
- Measure short-term soil water loss through evapotranspiration and basic water balance techniques.
- Apply boundary layer theory to forecast near-ground heat and wind effects.
- Identify, validate, and document environmental data with proper uncertainty analysis.
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