ATSC 5015 - Phys Met Ii

Institution:

University of Wyoming

Subject:

ATSC

Description:

Propagation of electromagnetic energy in the atmosphere, radiative transfers, refraction and scattering (Rayleigh and Mie regimes), visibility; optical phenomena, radar equation. Microphysics of clouds, stable and unstable phase transitions, cloud droplet and ice crystal nucleation and growth, precipitation formation by coalescence and accretion, atmospheric electricity, mechanisms of charge generation and separation in thunderstorms. Prerequisite: ATSC 4000. Dual listed with ATSC 4015.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.uwyo.edu

Phone Number:

(307) 766-1121

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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