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ATOC 5235: Introduction to Atmospheric Radiative Transfer and Remote Sensing

Previously offered as "Remote Sensing of Atmopsheres and Oceans"

3 credit hours. Examines fundamentals of radiative transfer and remote sensing with primary emphasis on the Earth's atmosphere; emission, absorption and scattering by molecules and particles; multiple scattering; polarization; radiometry and photometry; principles of inversion theory; extinction- and emission-based passive remote sensing; principles of active remote sensing; lidar and radar; additional applications such as the greenhouse effect and Earth's radiative energy budget. ATOC graduate core course. Same as ASEN 5235.

Spring 2009 - Section 001
Meeting time and location: TR 0200PM-0315PM in DUAN G131
instructor:
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