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  • ATSC 4020: Phys Met II Lab

    1.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    A laboratory course concerned with physical processes in the atmosphere. Approximately eight experiments are conducted examining phenomena related to atmospheric radiation, gas expansions, phase transitions, and nucleation. Dual listed with ATSC 5020. Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in ATSC 4015.
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  • ATSC 4031: Atm Dynamics

    3.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    Atmospheric statics, development and interpretation of Newton's Second Law of Motion as applied to the atmosphere, scales of motion, atmospheric motion types, thermal wild equation, circulation and vorticity, boundary layer motions, introduction to quasi-geostrophic theory. Prerqequisites: MATH 2210, PHYS 1320, ATSC 4010.
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  • ATSC 4033: Atmos Remote Sens

    3.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    Satellite ground-based remote sensing from UV to microwave including the principles of atmospheric radiative transfer, descriptions of important satellite orbits and sensors, the retrieval of atmospheric variables from active and passive systems, and the applications of atmospheric remote sensing in weather forecast and air quality monitor. Prerequisites: MATH 2210 or 2310, and PHYS 1310 and 1320 or equivalent.
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  • ATSC 4035: Atmos Process II

    3.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    Starts with physical-meteorology concepts necessary for a first-time examination of cloud microphysics-aerosol physical properties, Mie and Rayleigh radiative transfer, moisture variables, conserved temperatures, saturation vapor pressure - finishes with water and ice nucleation, diffusional and collection hydrometeor growth, and radiative forcing by clouds. Prerequisites: ATSC 4010 and 4031.
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  • ATSC 4100: Atmos Dyn I

    4.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    Development and interpretation of the atmospheric equations of motion, scales of motion, horizontal atmospheric winds, thermal wind equation, circulation and vorticity. Introduction to planetary boundary layer flows. Dual listed with ATSC 5100. Prerequisites: MATH 2210 and [MATH 2310 or PHYS 4830].
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  • ATSC 4110: Micrometeorology

    3.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    Quantitiative and descriptive study of processes effecting exchanges of energy, momentum, gases, and particles between the atmosphere and the bio/geosphere, including the effects of plant cover, land use changes, diurnal and seasonal cycles,turbulence, boundary layer structure, local weather, and climate. Instrumentation and techniques also discussed. Prerequisites: MATH2200 AND PHYS1110 AND 1120 OR 1310 AND 1320, plus BOT 4400 OR 4700 OR REWM 4540.
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  • ATSC 4150: Weather Analysis

    2.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    Access to meteorological data, including surface, upper air, and satellite data. Construction and analysis of surface and upper air charts. Interpretation of satellite date, cloud and air mass classification, and introduction to weather radar. Dual listed with ATSC 5150. Prerequisite: ATSC 4010.
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  • ATSC 4160: Synoptic Meteorlgy

    3.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    Structure and evolution of the extratropic cyclone, identification and development of fronts, jet streams and associated weather features; theories of cyclogenesis; role of topography. Climatology of formation and movement of a cyclone. Mesoscale circulation features; ingredients of severe weather. Dual listed with ATSC 5160. Prerequisites: ATSC 4000, 4100, and 4150.
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  • ATSC 4170: Syn Met Lab

    1.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    Emphasis on map and case-study analysis. Features of large scale weather systems, mesoscale and local weather processes including orographic influences, local circulations and convection. Design and interpretation of National Meteorological Center numerical forecast models. Dual listed with ATSC 5170. Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in ATSC 4160.
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  • ATSC 4180: Weather Briefings

    1.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    Real-time application of basic dynamic, thermodynamic and microphysical principles in the identification prediction of weather features. Emphasis is placed on oral diagnostic weather discussion and forecast presentation. Dual listed with ATSC 5180. Prerequisite: ATSC 4150.
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