MR3480: Atmospheric Thermodynamics and Radiative Processes - NPS Online
Atmospheric Thermodynamics and Radiative Processes
Course #MR3480
Est.imated Completion Time: 3 months
POC: NPS Online Support
Overview
The physical variables; the equation of state; the first law of thermodynamics and its application to the atmosphere; meteorological thermodynamic diagrams; adiabatic processes and potential temperatures; moist air process; hydrostatic equilibrium, vertical motion in the atmosphere, stability methods and criteria. Basic radiative transfer including absorption and scattering by atmospheric constituents; solar and terrestrial radiative heating; radiative energy budgets; climate change; radiative effects of clouds and aerosols; optical phenomena.
Prerequisites
- Single variable calculus

Academic Calendar
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29 May 2023
Memorial Day
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06 Jun 2023
Spring quarter pre-graduation awards ceremony
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09 Jun 2023
Spring quarter last day of classes