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Course offered: Spring 2025

Syllabus: Available upon request

Course overview: In this 3-credit elective course, we will learn the physical principles of radar remote sensing and applications to cloud dynamics and microphysics studies. The course integrates both classical-style lectures and a variety of practical exercises, including the derivation of equations, computer programming, and a field trip for radar data collections. The goal is to acquire a solid understanding of radar meteorology topics through bridging conceptual understanding, theoretical background, and applications of radar meteorology. Click here for more details.

Course offered: Spring 2024

Syllabus: Available upon request

Course overview: In this 3-credit elective course, we will learn the physical principles of satellite remote sensing, including satellite orbit, visible/infrared imagery, infrared/microwave radiometry, spaceborne radar and lidar sensing, and other new remote sensing techniques for the characterization and profiling of clouds, aerosols, atmospheric gases, and meteorological properties. The course first covers the basics of radiative transfer and scattering, and then connects these basic principles with satellite remote sensing applications. Click here for more details.

Course offered: Fall 2024

Syllabus: Available upon request

Course overview: In this 3-credit elective course, we will learn the physical principles of atmospheric radiation and optics, necessary for climate sciences, atmospheric physics, and remote sensing applications. The course integrates both classical-style lectures and practical exercises, including the derivation of equations and computer simulations. The goal is to acquire a solid understanding of atmospheric radiation topics through bridging conceptual understanding, theoretical background, and applications in climate science and remote sensing. Click here for more details.