ATMS 512
Clouds and Climate
Credit: 4 hours.
The following topics are addressed to examine the role of clouds in the climate system: aerosols and aerosol cloud interactions, direct, semi-direct and indirect aerosol effects, in-situ measurements of clouds, properties of liquid and ice clouds, precipitation mechanisms and representation in models, scattering by cloud particles and model representations, remote sensing of cloud properties, and representation of clouds in climate models. Prerequisite: ATMS 504 or consent of instructor.
| CRN | Type | Section | Time | Days | Location | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53089 | lecture | A | 11:00 AM - 12:20 PM | TR | room 109 Atmospheric Sciences Bldg | McFarquhar, G |