• ATSC 5310: Atmos Dynam II

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Introduction to the dynamic energetics of the atmosphere, wave motions, atmospheric instabilities. Introduction to numerical modeling, applications. Prerequisite: ATSC 5015.
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• ATSC 5320: Ocean Environment

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Focuses on the ocean as a system. Objective is the development of interdisciplinary understanding of marine processes, especially those processes occurring along coastal margins. Emphasis is on the development of quantitative models and their use in understanding anthropogenic impact on ocean resources. Dual listed with ATSC 4320. Prerequisite: MATH 2310, PHYS 1310, CHEM 1030, ES 3060 (or ES 3070), LIFE 1010, senior standing or higher.
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• ATSC 5330: Bndry Layer Meter

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  A quantitative and descriptive study of the thermodynamics and dynamics of the planetary boundary layer, including budgets (heat, moisture, momentum, turbulent kinetic energy, radiation), stability, turbulence and turbulent fluxes, convection, terrain effects, phenomenology, and measurement and analysis techniques. Prerequisite: ATSC 5001, .
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• ATSC 5340: Radar Meteorology

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  The theory of radar and the application of radars to studies of the atmosphere, including basic radar design, distributed targets, attenuation, polarization, Doppler velocities, analysis techniques, and examples of radar studies of clear air, clouds, and precipitation. Prerequisite: ATSC 5010, 5210.
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• ATSC 5350: Atmospheric Chem

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Origin and composition of the atmosphere. Sources, lifetimes, transport of gases and aerosols. Cycles of C, S, N and trace elements. Removal processes: precipitation, and dry deposition. Homogenous and Heterogeneous kinetics. Anthropogenic influences: effect of air pollution on radiation balance and cloud processes. Prerequisite: graduate standing in a physical science or engineering.
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• ATSC 5360: Aircraft Instrumentation

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  An introduction to instrumentation used on research aircraft to measure properties of the atmosphere. Topics include measuring atmospheric state, atmospheric particles, and other constituents (i.e. trace gases) from aircraft. Principles of measurement techniques are described, complexities due to clouds are presented, and resulting uncertainties and limitations are explored. Prerequisite: Graduate student in Atmospheric Science or consent of instructor.
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• ATSC 5370: Satellite Remote Sensing

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Physical principles of atmospheric remote sensing, with a breadth of applications in passive and active remote sensing of the atmosphere. Offers a solid understanding of remote sensing instrumentation and retrieval approaches for a variety of atmospheric parameters. Prerequisite: graduate student in Atmospheric Science or consent of instructor.
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• ATSC 5500: Radiation and Optics

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Overview of atmospheric radiation, basic definitions, and basic laws of radiation. Nature of solar and terrestrial radiation, and atmospheric transmission. Derivation and analytic solutions to the equation of radiative transfer. Radiative transfer models at solar and terrestrial wavelengths, net radiation, and effects of polarization. Radiative properties of molecules, aerosols, and clouds (Rayleigh and Mie scattering). Inadvertent climate modification. Atmospheric refraction, diffraction and polarization phenomenon. Prerequisite: ATSC 5011.
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• ATSC 5600: Adv Cloud Micophys

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Analysis of the processes involved in cloud and precipitation formation. Detailed treatments of the condensation, ice nucleation, vapor growth, and collection processes. Emphasis is on reviewing the current state of knowledge in the field and on surveying directions of research. Prerequisite: ATSC 5005 or consent of instructor.
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• ATSC 5700: Numerical Modeling of Atmosphe

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Governing equations and assumptions, finite differencing, subgrid-scale processes, cloud processes, aerosol and atmospheric chemistry, boundary layer processes, radiative transfer, cumulus parameterizations, parcel models, kinematic models, large-eddy simulating (LES) models, cloud-resolving models (CRMs), large-scale regional and global climate models (GCMs).Prerequisite: ATSC 5010 or ATSC 5011 or ATSC 5014 or consent of instructor.
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