This session will describe the few measurable parameters of
the
atmosphere such as temperature, humidity, and pressure and the
many
methods that are used to measure them. In addition, we will
discuss
how those few measures are used to determine other parameters
like
the lifting condensation level (LCL) and potential temperature,
which
are used in evaluating atmospheric conditions and predicting the
dynamics that drive the transport and dispersion of
pollutants.
The last part of this session will focus on indirect forms of measurement such as remote sensing by radar and satellite technologies.
Part 2: What We Measure (A snapshot of the Atmosphere)
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e)
Part 4: Where and How We Take
Measurements
(Mapping the Atmosphere)
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