PHYS 457 - Satellite Meteorology

Institution:

College of Charleston

Subject:

Physics

Description:

Satellite meteorology is the measurement of the weather by sensors aboard Earth-orbiting satellites. Topics include satellite orbits and navigation; electromagnetic radiation; instrumentation; image interpretation; atmospheric temperature, winds, clouds, precipitation and radiation. Lectures three hours per week. NOTE: Please refer to the appropriate academic catalog for additional course information concerning prerequisites, co-requisites and course restrictions..

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

PHYS 308 OR PHYS 456 OR ( PHYS 105 AND PHYS 112 ) OR ( PHYS 105 AND PHYS 102 AND MATH 120 ) OR ( PHYS 105 AND HONS 158 )

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.cofc.edu

Phone Number:

(843) 953-5500

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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