May 31, 2024  
2011-2012 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2011-2012 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

MET 402 - Atmospheric Physics: Atmospheric Aerosol and Cloud Physics


2011-2012 Catalog Year

Application of fundamental physics and calculus to describe aerosol influences and cloud processes in the earth’s atmosphere. Knowledge on the importance of aerosol acting as cloud condensation nuclei and the physical processes involved in the growth of hydrometeors. Utilization of weather radar to probe the atmosphere in order to measure concentrations of aerosol and cloud particles.

PREREQ: MAT 220 and PHY 213 or instructor permission.
OFFERED: Irregular
CREDIT: 3