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GEOS_V - 401

GEOS_V 401 (3) Urban Meteorology

The impact of urbanization upon atmospheric processes and climates. The energy and water balances of cities. Meteorological effects (urban heat island, precipitation modification, etc.) and their significance. Models of the urban atmosphere. [3-0-0] Prerequisite: One of GEOB_V 204, GEOS_V 204, GEOB_V 300, GEOS_V 300, AGRO_V 244, APBI_V 244. Credit will be granted for only one of GEOB_V 401 or GEOS_V 401. Equivalency: GEOB_V 401


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