PHY2505H S specialized: Atmospheric Radiative Transfer and Remote Sounding
| Course Title | PHY2505H S specialized |
|---|---|
| Session | winter |
| Year of Study | 1st year |
| Time and Location |
Time: T10-12 Room: MP606 |
|
Kimberly
Strong
(coordinator) |
|
Official Description
Topics
Review of radiative transfer; radiative absorption and emission in matter; basic molecular spectroscopy; spectral line intensities and line shapes; scattering of radiation; the role of minor constituents and the greenhouse effect; applications to the atmosphere; techniques and methodologies for atmospheric remote sounding.
| Prerequisite: | PHY 1830F "Foundation Course in Atmospheric Physics" (or equivalent), or permission of the instructor |
|---|---|
| Textbook |
Available on Course Reserve in the Physics Library: A first course in atmospheric radiation, Grant W. Petty An introduction to atmospheric radiation, K. N. Liou Atmospheric radiative transfer, Jacqueline Lenoble Atmospheric radiation : theoretical basis, R. M. Goody and Y. L. Yung Spectroscopy and radiative transfer of planetary atmospheres, Kelly Chance and Randall V. Martin |
