ATMO 489 - Atmospheric Electricity

Institution:

University of Arizona

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Description:

Description: Introduction to sources and chemistry of atmospheric ions, fair weather electricity, the global circuit, electrical structure of clouds, thunderstorm electrification, lightning, lightning electromagnetic fields, mechanisms of lightning damage and lightning protection. Grading: Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E. Prerequisite(s): PHYS 241, MATH 322, or consent of instructor. Identical to: ECE 489. May be convened with: ATMO 589. Usually offered: Spring.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.arizona.edu

Phone Number:

(520) 621-2211

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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