ATSC 5010 - Physical Meteorology I

Credits: 4
Max Credit: 4

First and second law of thermodynamics applied to energy transformations in the atmosphere, including dry, moist, and saturated processes and atmospheric stability. Fundamentals of radiation including blackbody, planetary budget, and propagation and how these drive the thermodynamics of the earth’s atmosphere.

Prerequisite: MATH 2210, PHYS 1310 and PHYS 1320 or equivalent.