This course investigates the transfer of energy at the earth surface as it pertains to hydrological and climatological applications. The following physical processes are covered in detail: turbulent heat exchange, evaporation, ground heat storage, and radiation heat transfer. The course focuses on applications within natural and agricultural environments. Weekly hours: 3 Seminar/Discussion hoursPermission of the instructor is required. Prerequisite(s): Completion of undergraduate coursework in hydrology and environmental physics is required.
This course investigates the transfer of energy at the earth surface as it pertains to hydrological and climatological applications. The following physical processes are covered in detail: turbulent heat exchange, evaporation, ground heat storage, and radiation heat transfer. The course focuses on applications within natural and agricultural environments. Weekly hours: 3 Seminar/Discussion hoursPermission of the instructor is required. Prerequisite(s): Completion of undergraduate coursework in hydrology and environmental physics is required.