phy4neu neutral atmosphere
NEUTRAL ATMOSPHERE
PHY4NEU
Not currently offered
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
The course provides insights into the modern problems in atmospheric physics at altitudes 0-100 km. Atmospheric composition and structure, greenhouse effect, stratospheric ozone chemistry, Antarctic ozone hole and its future trends, atmospheric radiation - scattering and absorption by molecules and aerosols, atmospheric dynamics - winds, tides and gravity waves, and phenomena of the upper mesospheric region are considered.
FacultyFaculty of Science, Tech & Engineering
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorBrian Abbey
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Acceptance into an honours or masters program in the Department of Physics, or approval of Department of Physics postgraduate co-ordinator
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects PHY4HNA, PHY4HNB
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Aeronomy of the middle atmosphere | Prescribed | Brasseur and Solomon | SPRINGER, 2005 |
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