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Earth's Atmosphere Basic Properties A discussion of three basic properties of the atmosphere, pressure, temperature, and dewpoint temperature. Heat Transfer A discussion of three mechanisms of heat transfer within the atmosphere, radiation, conduction, and convection. Water Cycle A discussion of the atmospheric water cycle. Wind Formation A discussion of the three forces that control the wind, the pressure gradient force, the Coriolis Force, and friction. |
© 2006 Katie R. Roussy, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Images and photographs courtesy of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Images and photographs courtesy of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration