Mechanical Engineering - Atmospheric Dynamics for Environment and Energy 24 months Postgraduate Program By Ecole Centrale de Nantes |Top Universities
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Program Duration

24 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

12,000 EURTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

28 Apr, 2025Application Deadline

Program overview

Main Subject

Engineering - Mechanical

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

This specialism in Mechanical Engineering aims to provide students with advanced training on the physics, observation and modelling of atmospheric flows. It addresses research and engineering issues in which the dynamics of the atmospheric boundary layer plays a key role: wind energy, wind propulsion, urban climate, air quality, etc.
In the field of fluid mechanics, flows in the lower atmosphere, turbulent by nature, are distinctive because they result from large-scale meteorology forcing, and dynamic and thermodynamic interactions with the Earth's surface. Numerical modeling approaches for these turbulent flows differ depending on the scale considered and the intended application. The experimental characterization of atmospheric flows, despite recent technological progress, is often complex or incomplete and its limits should be known. Therefore, the courses offered in this programme will provide an emphasis on the physical processes involved in the dynamics of the lower atmosphere, as well as on observation and modelling methods. Courses more specific to applications in the field of energy and urban atmosphere are also offered. The training involves theoretical courses as well as practical applications using numerical software and experimental devices. 

Program overview

Main Subject

Engineering - Mechanical

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

This specialism in Mechanical Engineering aims to provide students with advanced training on the physics, observation and modelling of atmospheric flows. It addresses research and engineering issues in which the dynamics of the atmospheric boundary layer plays a key role: wind energy, wind propulsion, urban climate, air quality, etc.
In the field of fluid mechanics, flows in the lower atmosphere, turbulent by nature, are distinctive because they result from large-scale meteorology forcing, and dynamic and thermodynamic interactions with the Earth's surface. Numerical modeling approaches for these turbulent flows differ depending on the scale considered and the intended application. The experimental characterization of atmospheric flows, despite recent technological progress, is often complex or incomplete and its limits should be known. Therefore, the courses offered in this programme will provide an emphasis on the physical processes involved in the dynamics of the lower atmosphere, as well as on observation and modelling methods. Courses more specific to applications in the field of energy and urban atmosphere are also offered. The training involves theoretical courses as well as practical applications using numerical software and experimental devices. 

Admission requirements

6.5+
80+
160+
International students with a bachelor's degree (Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Technology) or equivalent, in a field related to Science and Technology. Students must have graduated from the above before the end of August in order to enrol in a Master's Programme at Centrale Nantes in September. Applicants must have a good level in Mathematics and be fluent in English - written and spoken.
28 Apr 2025
2 Years
Sep
  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

243 EUR
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International Students

12,000 EUR
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