• ATSC 5002: Atmos Radiation I

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Covers the principles of atmospheric radiative transfer. Conceptual and theoretical frameworks are provided for the understanding of radiative measurement systems (e.g., satellite, lidar and radar), blackbody radiation, the planetary radiative budget, and the propagation of both longwave and shortwave radiation. Prerequisites: MATH 2210, PHYS 1310 and 1320 (or equivalent).
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• ATSC 5003: Problems Ener Rad

  1.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Proficiency in the use of tools for assimilation, analysis and presentation of quantitative information is fostered. Also considers solutions to problems developed theoretically in ATSC 5001 and 5002. These consist of solution to thermodynamic and radiative transfer governing equations. Prerequisites: ATSC 5001 and 5002, or concurrent enrollment in each.
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• ATSC 5004: Problems Dynamic I

  1.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Focuses on computational solutions to problems developed theoretically in ATSC 5100. In addition, students gain proficiency in interpretation and analysis of weather data, including surface and upper level maps, and sounding data, which will be used to understand static stability. Data visualization software is also introduced and used to develop understanding of dynamical processes. Prerequisite: ATSC 5100 or concurrent enrollment in ATSC 5100.
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• ATSC 5005: Microphysics

  2.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Microphysical observations of clouds and precipitation are first briefly surveyed. Thermodynamic equilibria in multiphase microphysical systems are then examined, as are homogeneous and heterogeneous nucleation, and diffusional and collisional processes leading to time-dependent changes in hydrometeor size. Embedded in these discussions are elementary considerations of single particle mechanics and hydrodynamics. Prerequisites: ATSC 5001, 5002 and 5003.
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• ATSC 5006: Problems Microphys

  1.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Atmospheric processes altering the hydrometeor size distribution are examined using computer algorithms developed by the student. Condensational and collisional growth processes, in warm and cold clouds, are examined. Data from hydrometer size spectrometers are used to initialize the problems. Prerequisite: ATSC 5005 or concurrent enrollment.
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• ATSC 5007: Problems Synop Meteor

  1.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Laboratory supplement to ATSC 5160. Analysis of weather systems using operational observations and numerical model output. Real-time weather briefings. Numerical simulation of select weather phenomena. Dual listed with ATSC 4007.Prerequisite: ATSC 5160 or concurrent enrollment.
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• ATSC 5008: Mesoscale Meteorology

  2.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Mesoscale energy sources, including symmetric instability. Fronts, frontogenesis, and frontogenetic circulation. Surface fronts and cold fronts aloft. Orographically modified flow and bondary-layer circulations. Shallow and deep convection and mesoscale organized convection. Effects of bouyancy, shear and cold pool-shear interaction on the structure and longevity of thunderstorms. Prerequisites: ATSC 5160 and ATSC 5007.
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• ATSC 5009: Machine Learning+Data Analysis

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Techniques for extracting information from geophysical data directly, such as compositing, time series analysis, singular value decomposition, principal component analysis, and filtering as well as some specialized topics such as wavelet analysis.
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• ATSC 5010: Physical Meteorology I

  4.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  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.Prerequisites: MATH 2210, PHYS 1310 and PHYS 1320 or equivalent.
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• ATSC 5011: Physical Meteorology II

  4.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Quantitative description of cloud particle nucleation, growth by condensation, and growth by deposition and collection. Ties to other atmospheric processes, e.g., radiation budgets and cloud dynamics, are also emphasized. Course material is presented in lecture and computer-laboratory settings. A numerical cloud model is developed and analyzed in the laboratory. Prerequisites: ATCS 5010
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