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2015-2016 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2015-2016 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

MET 402 - Atmospheric Physics: Atmospheric Aerosol and Cloud Physics


2015-2016 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.

Prerequisite: MAT 220 and PHY 213 or instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
credit: 3