<p>Lecture, three hours; laboratory, one hour. Requisite: course 203B. Radiation budget of Earth/atmosphere system observed from satellites. Introduction to one-dimensional radiative-convective and energy-balance climate models. Climatic impact of increases in greenhouse gases and anthropogenic aerosols. Climatic impact of changes in solar constant, solar insolation, and volcanic eruption. Radiative forcing in global climate models: clouds and aerosols. Role of radiation in numerical simulation of interannual variability. S/U or letter grading.</p>

Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences

Combining rigorous, inclusive pedagogy with opportunities for co-curricular activities—including research, internships, and community engagement—the College provides students with diverse learning experiences that helps them thrive, become critical thinkers, and transform society.

College of Letters and Science

The department offers a broad curriculum in dynamic and synoptic meteorology, atmospheric physics and chemistry, and upper atmosphere and space physics.

General Catalog

Radiation and Climate

A&O SCI 244B

4 units