METR 360 - Satellite and Radar Meteorology

Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring

The purpose of this course is to instruct the student on the principles or radiation, different types of radars and satellites, how both radar and satellite operate, how the imagery they provide can be used in both analyzing, identifying, and forecasting the meteorological phenomena, and to provide information on future developments in remote sensing technology.

Prerequisite(s): GEOS 140 or GEOS 140H, METR 340. GEOG 364 preferred, but not required.