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ATOC 525. Atmospheric Radiation.

Credits: 3
Offered by: Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences (Faculty of Science)
Terms offered: Fall 2026
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Description

Solar and terrestrial radiation. Interactions of molecules, aerosols, clouds, and precipitation with radiation of various wavelengths. Radiative transfer through the clear and cloudy atmosphere. Radiation budgets. Satellite and ground-based measurements. Climate implications.
  • Prerequisites (Undergraduates): ATOC 315, MATH 314, and MATH 315, or permission of instructor.
  • Restriction: Not open to students who have taken ATOC 620.

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