Department of Atmospheric, Oceanic, and Space Sciences, College of Engineering, University of Michigan

AOSS Courses

AOSS 495  —  Upper Atmosphere and Ionosphere

  • Prerequisite: AOSS 574 (4 credits)

    Basic physical and chemical processes important in controlling the upper/middle atmosphere and ionosphere: photochemistry, convection, diffusion, wave activity, ionization, heating and cooling. The terrestrial, as well as planetary atmospheres and ionospheres are to be considered.