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| EAPS 63000 - Atmospheric Remote Sensing |
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Credit Hours: 3.00. Introduction to the quantitative retrieval of meteorological variables from satellite-borne sensors. Satellite orbital mechanics and the electromagnetic spectrum. Review of radiative transfer in the atmosphere. Molecular absorption, particle scattering and absorption. Passive remote sensing using extinction, scattering and emission. Active remote sensing with radar and lidar. Course grade will be based on written exams, homework, projects, a remote sensing term paper and class presentation. Prior course work in atmospheric physics is required. Typically offered Fall Spring.
3.000 Credit hours Syllabus Available Levels: Undergraduate, Graduate, Professional Schedule Types: Lecture Offered By: College of Science Department: Dept Erth Atmos & Planetry Sci May be offered at any of the following campuses: West Lafayette Learning Outcomes: 1. Understand the fundamental principles of remote sensing of atmospheric variables using electromagnetic radiation. 2. Learn the basics of orbital mechanics as applied to remote sensing satellite orbits and measurement strategies. 3. Recognize the spectral characteristics of atmospheric absorption. 4. Understand the scattering properties of spherical particles. 5. Describe simple passive remote sensing systems. 6. Describe simple active remote sensing systems. Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate |
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