Department of
Meteorology

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Meteorology 480W

Radar Observations and Analysis

Spring Semester 2006

3 credits

Time: To be announced

Instructors: Paul Markowski and Yvette Richardson

Contact: pmarkowski@psu.edu

Purpose and Content

Students will learn the fundamentals of meteorological radar (basic hardware, electromagnetic wave propagation, radar equation for point targets and distributed targets, Doppler velocity measurements, etc.), in addition to applications such as radar data objective analysis and dual-Doppler wind synthesis. A major component of the course will be the completion of dual-Doppler wind syntheses using data obtained during the Pennsylvania Mobile Radar Experiment (PAMREX) in 2004. These analyses will form the basis of a term paper. The course is writing intensive, so additional activities requiring written expression are anticipated throughout the semester. Note: Students wishing to take this course should enroll in section 2 (METEO 480.002). Also, enrollment is controlled. Please see Linda in 503 Walker if you wish to enroll.