Selected topics include relationships between upper atmospheric flow and surface weather phenomena, synoptic evaluation of air masses and synoptic techniques for environmental analysis. The development of the climatic water budget and its use in understanding problems in hydrology, agriculture, forestry, urban planning and the distribution of environmental systems. Evaluation of the influence of different human activities on the factors of the water budget. Extensive use of models to explore the importance of each process. GEOG250 and MATH302.
Emphasis is placed on atmospheric and terrestrial systems as well as on analysis techniques.
Review of current research and hands-on experience with image processing systems are included. Design and programming of modules for data acquisition and storage, map projection, map overlay, spatial data analyses, and graphic output are considered. Geographic themes and data vary each time the seminar is offered. GEOG470, GEOG670 or GEOG472. Requires permission of instructor.