This course is designed to introduce the student to the fundamental laws that govern particle formation, transport and deposition in atmospheric and space environments, such that the student leaves this course with a working knowledge of the subject area and an ability to correctly formulate and solve problems involving particle dynamics. Introduction, Definitions, Particle Characteristics. Properties of Gases, Flow Regimes. Forces and Processes of Particle Transport. Particles in a Space Environment.
Some additional problems require the writing of small programs or the use of spreadsheets.