Study the interaction of geological, biological, oceanic, and atmospheric systems through hands-on field experiments. Mark W. Wysocki 3 credits. Instrument siting, mounting, and protection. Instrument response characteristics, calibration, and standardization. Recorders and data logging systems.
Laboratory exercises in observation and data analysis.
Intended to serve as preparation for Observers Examination. Daniel S. Wilks 1 credit. Sophomore undergraduate standing in Atmospheric Sciences, or permission of instructor. This two-semester course provides daily exercise in probabilistic weather forecasting, in which students compete to forecast local weather most skillfully. Enroll for two consecutive semesters, with credit awarded after the second semester.