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2014-2015 SDSM&T Academic Catalog 
    
2014-2015 SDSM&T Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

AES 625 Scaling in Geosciences

Credits: (3-0) 3

Issues regarding the scaling of geophysical processes across various problem domains in the geosciences will be presented and explored through lectures, labs and course projects. Topics include Fourier Analysis, Taylor/Moment Expansion Fractals, Power Laws, and Upscaling/Downscaling Techniques. Applications include Climate, Turbulence, Weather and Climate Prediction, Remote Sensing and GIS, Ecosystem Studies, Geology and Hydrology. Includes a computer laboratory component.

Prerequisites: MATH 125 , CSC 150/150L  or equivalent


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