Satellite Meteorology Syllabus for B.Tech 7th sem is covered here. This gives the details about credits, number of hours and other details along with reference books for the course.
Satellite Meteorology B.Tech (R13) seventhsem is as follows
OBJECTIVES:
- To introduce the basic concepts of Remote Sensing of atmosphere and satellite meteorology.
- To gain the knowledge on meteorological applications in weather forecasting aviation and trade applications.
- To familiarize the Indian Meteorological satellites and sensors.
UNIT I BASICS [9 hours]
Basics – Concepts in Satellite Meteorology – Conventional Direct Measurements – Indirect Methods and Remote Sensing
UNIT II : WEATHER SATELLITES AND SENSING SYSTEMS [9 hours]
Weather Satellites and Sensing Systems – Orbit Types and Altitudes – View Angle and Implications – INSAT and KALPANA- TRMM and GPM – American and European Missions
UNIT III : DATA RECORDS AND APPLICATIONS [9 hours]
Data Records and Applications – Active and Passive Sensor Data – Microwave Sensors and Applications – Altitude. Wind.. Temperature and Wave Measurements and Sensors – AWS Global Network in Measurements
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
OUTCOMES: At the end of the course the student will be able to understand
- Concepts of satellite meteorology and satellite sensors useful for the same
- The applications of meteorological studies in resource management, disaster management
TEXTBOOKS:
- Kidder and VonderHarr, “Satellite Meteorology: An introduction”, Academic Press, San Diego, CA, 1995
- Cracknell, “The Advanced Very High Resolution Radiometer (AVHRR)”, Taylor and Francis Int. Ltd., Great Britain, 1997
REFERENCES:
- Asnani, G.C “Tropical Meteorology”, Vol.I and II, 1993
- Doviak and Zrnic, “Doppler Radar and Weather observations”, Academic press, London,1992.
- Sauvageot H., “Radar Meteorology”, Artech House Publishers, Norwood, MA, 1992
- Kalsi S.R. “Use of Satellite Image in Tropical Cyclone Intensity Analysis and Forecasting”, India Meteorological Department, Meteorological Monograph, Cyclone warning, New Delhi, 2002
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