A broad overview of the field of atmospheric remote sensing. Emphasis on basic understanding of theoretical issues and challenges with interpreting remotely sensed data for operational meteorologist as well as researcher. Fundamentals of energy balance and climate models. Parameterizations of infrared and solar-flux transfer in clear, aerosol, and cloudy atmospheres. Climate perturbations due to greenhouse gases, aerosols and clouds.
Students prepare and present weather briefings on the current weather situation.
Repeatable up to 2 credit hours. Intensive work in a specific area of meteorology. Graduate standing required. Graduate standing required. Presentation of scholarly works of faculty, graduate students, and external scientists.