<p>Research group meeting, two hours. Presentation and discussion of research on modeling of air quality and atmospheric composition from local to regional scales. Some topics include research in air quality forecasting to improve predictive capability of pollution episodes (e.g., haze conditions, forest fires, dust outbreaks); data assimilation and inverse modeling, i.e., using atmospheric composition observations (e.g., satellite, ground based, airborne) to improve air quality forecasts or better constrain emission sources; and investigation on modeling of aerosols (particles in atmosphere) and their interactions with clouds and radiation, which are in part responsible for uncertainties in climate change projections. Presentations by participants and invited speakers from other research groups. S/U 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

Regional to Local Modeling of Atmospheric Composition and Climate Interactions

A&O SCI 296O

2 units