Radar and Satellite Meteorology
General
Prefix
AHS
Course Number
368
Course Level
Undergraduate
Department/Unit(s)
College/School
College of Science and Engineering
Description
Interpretation of visible and infrared satellite imagery; global observations of temperature and moisture. Tropical meteorology and tropical cyclones, especially as observed by satellite. Weather radar methodology and observations; Doppler and dual-polarization radar techniques. Thunderstorm structure, detection, and analysis, especially as observed by radar and satellite. Lab.
Prerequisites
Credits
Min
3
Max
3
Repeatable
No
Goals and Diversity
MN Goal Course
No
Cultural Diversity
No
Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Explain why and how meteorologists use remote sensing to determine the state of the atmosphere.
Outcome
Describe the technical processes used by radar.
Outcome
Describe the technical processes used by weather satellites.
Outcome
Identify the features of and explain processes driving thunderstorms and thunderstorm complexes.
Outcome
Identify the features of and explain processes driving hurricanes and tropical weather.
Outcome
Analyze and interpret weather systems at multiple scales using remotely sensed data.
Course Outline
Course Outline
Dependencies
Programs
AHS368
is a
completion requirement
for: