Introduction to the Lower Atmosphere
Alabama A&M University
CoursePHY 441
The neutral atmosphere and its layers. Atmospheric composition. Altitudinal variation of density. The hydrostatic equation and the perfect gas law. The scale height and geopotential height. Kinetic theory and velocity distribution. Atmospheric water. Atmospheric electricity and lightning discharge. COURSE DESCRIPTIONS, AAMU Undergraduate Bulletin, 2025-2026 ~ 342 ~ Rotation of the Earth and Coriolis force. Atmospheric motion and general circulation of the atmosphere. Weather and climate.
Credits
3 credits
Course Code
PHY 441
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