This course is intended to be a comprehensive survey of lightning, atmospheric electricity, and related phenomena in the troposphere. State-of-the-art measurement techniques will be discussed, as well as theory and applications. The choice and emphasis of the topics will be arranged to accommodate the interests and needs of the students.
Instructors Office Hours
E. Philip Krider - PAS 506, 621-6836 Afternoons after 3:00 PM or by appointment
Charles D. Weidman - PAS 588, 621-2593
Overall Goal:
Provide a foundation in atmospheric electricity that is suitable for professional employment and/or advanced study in the subject area.
Student performance will be evaluated through periodic homework assignments, one mid-term examination, an independent class Project/Report, and a final examination. The relative weights of these assignments are given below:
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Homework |
20% |
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Mid-term exam |
20% |
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Project/report |
20% |
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Class participation |
10% |
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Final exam |
30% |
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Total |
100% |
Students enrolled in ATMO/ECE 589 will be graded using criteria that are different from those used in ATMO/ECE 489; specifically, they will be assigned more advanced homework questions and will have examinations at a level that is commensurate with the performance expected of graduate students.
The Mid-term exam will be held on Tuesday, March 6, 2007, from 11:00 AM to 12:15 PM.
The Final Examination will be held on Friday, May 10, 2007, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.