10578 (v.3) Aviation Physics 102
| Area: | Department of Applied Physics |
| Credits: | 12.5 |
| Contact Hours: | 4.0 |
| Lecture: | 3 x 1 Hours Weekly |
| Tutorial: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
| Co Requisite(s): | 10574 (v.2) Aviation Mathematics 102
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| Syllabus: | Vertical structure in the atmosphere. Atmospheric sounding. Greenhouse effect. Condensation and precipitation. Cloud types. Icing. Thunderstorms. Introduction to winds, air masses, fronts. Local wind systems. Elements of climate and climatic change. Elements of electricity and magnetism. Terrestrial magnetism for navigation. Sources of hazards of atmospheric electricity. |
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Current as of: February 2, 2004
CRICOS provider code 00301J
