ElectromagneticSpectrum.pptVIP

Sea level rise Global sea level will rise between 0.3 and 0.9 meters, depending on scenario Causes: melting polar ice, thermal expansion of water Source: IPCC, 2001 EM Spectrum EM WaveWavelengthFrequencyHuman UsesPros and Cons * * * * * * * Electromagnetic Spectrum Paul Adams Fort Hays State University What drives the system? What do we know about the sun? What do we want to know? Energy Transfer Conduction –molecule to molecule within a substance Convection (and advection) –mass movement of a fluid Radiation –absorption of electromagnetic waves 3 mechanisms of energy transport A