MTEOR 4320: Instrumentation and Measurements
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 2, Laboratory 2.
Prereq: (Credit or concurrent enrollment in MATH 2660); PHYS 2320
Principles of meteorological sensing and data analysis. Thermometry, barometry, hygrometry, anemometry, precipitation measurements, radiometry, radar, remote sensing, visibility, and cloud height. Calibration and measurement uncertainties. Digital signal processing. Field trip to the National Weather Service. Labs emphasize dataloggers and modern weather stations.
(Typically Offered: Spring)