12 815 - Atmospheric Radiation

Institution:

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Subject:

Description:

Introduction to the physics of atmospheric radiation and remote sensing, including use of computer codes. Radiative transfer equation including emission and scattering, spectroscopy, Mie theory, and numerical solutions. Solution of inverse problems in remote sensing of atmospheric temperature and composition.

Credits:

2.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Prereq: 5.61, 18.075, or permission of instructor

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

web.mit.edu/student/

Phone Number:

(617) 253-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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