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BOUNDARY LAYER METEOROLOGY

ATMOCN 773
Course Description

Observations of and theories for boundary layers, turbulence, spectra, plumes, dust devils, convection, terrain effects, and other phenomena in the lowest 2 km of the atmosphere.

Prerequisties

Graduate/professional standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

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