Id: 039362 Credits Min: 3 Credits Max: 3

Description

This course explores the theory behind the operation of radar, satellites, and lidar. It demonstrates the use of satellite imagery as a forecasting aid, and the application of conventional and Doppler radar to severe weather and short term forecasting. Additional topics include the techniques used to determine vertical profiles of temperature, moisture and turbulence using lidar and satellite data.

Prerequisites

Pre-Req: ENVI.2020 Earth Systems: Atmosphere and Oceans.

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