GEOG 475 - Satellite Climatology (3cr.)

Credit(s): 3

SATELLITE CLIMATOLOGY
Component: Lecture
Use of satellite observations to study the climate system. Discussions consider the development of satellite climatology, sensors, platforms and methodologies used to estimate climate variables from radiance measurements. Aspects of climate that are emphasized include cloud climatologies, cloud systems, atmospheric moisture, radiation budget, land-surface conditions.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
PREREQ: GEOG 412 or GEOG 408/MAST 408, or permission of instructor.

General Education Objectives:
Read Critically Analyze Arguments and Information Engage in Constructive Ideation Communicate Effectively in Writing Communicate Orally Communicate Through Creative Expression Reason QuantitativelyReason Computationally Reason Scientifically