METR 381 - Radiative Transfer in the Climate System 3 s.h.

This course is intended for students with an extensive background in climatology and atmospheric science and will examine how radiation interacts with various surfaces in the Earth System. The course begins with the fundamentals of electromagnetic radiation, then examines properties such as reflection, refraction, absorption and transmission across various surface types. Special attention is given to how radiative processes are applied in global climate models and how the Earth’s energy budget changes in a changing climate. A-E Only. Offered every other spring.
Prerequisite(s): METR 240 .