PTYS 579

Boundary Layer Meteorology & Surface Processes

Designed for students in the atmospheric sciences, hydrology and related fields. It provides a framework for understanding the basic physical processes that govern mass and heat transfer in the atmospheric boundary layer and the vegetated land surface. In addition to the theoretical part of the course, there is a strong focus on modeling and students will be required to program numerical codes to represent these physical processes. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 6 unit(s) or 2 completion(s). Also offered as: ATMO 579, ENVS 579, HWRS 579, WSM 579. ATMO is home department.

Course Level Other: 
Elective
Course Credits: 
3
Course Type: 
Graduate

Semester Section Number Instructor(s) Day/Time Location Resources
2022 Spring 00001 Zeng TTH 12:30-1:45p.m.
2021 Spring 001 Ozel MW 10:00-11:15a.m. Steward Observatory 208