Module 2 of the “Frozen in the Ice: Exploring the Arctic” MOOC is: Atmosphere in the Arctic and Beyond.
In this module, you will learn about the basic physics of the atmosphere with a specific focus on the Arctic. We will explore Earth’s energy budget and look at the structure of the atmosphere. Arctic clouds are an important player in the Arctic atmosphere and their role will be part of one video lecture. Finally, we will introduce you to the concept of feedbacks, systems responses that modulate the climate system and are the basis for connections to the lower latitudes. The module concludes with an overview of the goals of the MOSAiC Atmosphere research group and the data they are collecting.
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M2 L1: Module 2 Overview
M2 L2: Earth's Energy Budget with Dr. John Cassano
M2 L3: Earth's Atmosphere with Dr. Chris Cox
M2 L4: Arctic Clouds with Dr. Matthew Shupe
M2 L5: Arctic Feedbacks with Drs. Jennifer Kay and Ariel Morrison
M2 L6: Why Study the Atmosphere? with Dr. Matthew Shupe
