Meteo 6680: Radiative
Transfer
Instructor: Tim Garrett WBB 189 (Tel: 581-5768, email:
tgarrett@met.utah.edu)
Room: INSCC 490
Hours: Mon, Wed, Fri 10:45-11:35
HELP!!: Anytime I'm in
Text: Petty: Atmospheric Radiation (2004), Liou: An
Introduction to Atmospheric Radiation (2002)
Another useful text: Thomas and Stamnes: Atmospheric
Radiation in the Atmosphere and Ocean
Grading
- Problem sets: 50%. These
will be computer labs and traditional
assignments.
- Project: 20%. A presentation on a
topic related to radiative transfer.
- Two midterms: 30% The first
on SW radiative transfer. The second
on LW radiative transfer.
Goals: This course examines the interactions of solar
and
terrestrial radiation with aerosols, clouds and gases in the
atmosphere.
The aim is to develop a solid theoretical understanding of the
mechanics
of solving radiative transfer problems, and, through computer labs,
to develop a facility with a variety of radiative transfer codes.
An understanding of radiative transfer is critical to climate studies,
atmospheric chemistry, numerical weather prediction, biogeochemical
cycles, and remote sensing. Classes will focus on theory. Assignments
and labs will focus on atmospheric applications.
Course Outline
Assignments