Prof. Lundquist leads an interdisciplinary research group in the Dept. of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences (ATOC) at the University of Colorado, with a joint appointment at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. Her research group uses observational and computational approaches to understand the atmospheric boundary layer, with an emphasis on atmosphere-wind energy interactions and in atmosphere-wildfire interactions.
APPM 6950 - Master's Thesis
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Fall 2022 / Spring 2023
May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours.
ATOC 4500 - Special Topics in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences - Upper Division
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Fall 2019 / Fall 2020 / Fall 2022
Acquaints students at the upper division level with current research in atmospheres, oceans, and climate. Topics may vary each semester. May be repeated up to 18 total credit hours within the degree as long as the topic is different. Students may register for more than one section of this course in the same semester. Recommended restriction: students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).
ATOC 4770 - Renewable Energy Meteorology
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Spring 2018 / Spring 2019 / Spring 2020 / Spring 2021 / Spring 2022 / Spring 2023
Explores the complex interactions of the atmosphere and wind energy generation. Surveys wind turbine designs. Explores planetary boundary layer dynamics, traditional and novel wind measurement methods, forecasting methods, wind turbine and wind farm wakes, wind farm optimization, sound propagation from wind plants, climate change impacts on wind resources and the impacts of wind plants on local environments. Recommended prerequisite: ATOC 1050 or ATOC major. Same as ATOC 5770.
ATOC 4875 - Weather Modeling Laboratory
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Fall 2021 / Fall 2023
In this laboratory course, students simulate the atmosphere using a numerical weather prediction model (WRF) and explore the physical and numerical basis of the system of equations that underpin numerical weather prediction models. In addition to developing technical skills with WRF and visualizing its output with python, students explore applications of numerical modeling of the atmosphere, such as land-sea breezes, hurricanes, mesoscale convective systems, and the daily cycle of the boundary layer. Recommended prerequisite: Experience with computer science and data visualization such as ATOC 4815 and some experience with Unix/Linux. Recommended restriction: Junior or Senior class standing. Previously offered as a special topics course. Same as ATOC 5875.
ATOC 4950 - Honors Thesis
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Spring 2018 / Spring 2023
Students work independently on a research topic under the guidance of a faculty member. A written thesis and an oral presentation of the work are required. Registration by arrangement and with consent of faculty mentor. Department enforced prerequisite: minimum 3.00 GPA.
ATOC 4990 - Internship
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Fall 2020
This course is designed to provide junior and senior ATOC majors with the opportunity to work hands-on in the community and to gain practical knowledge and experience in both research and industry. Participation in the program requires both on-site and academic work. Recommended restriction: Students should have junior or senior standing (at the time of the internship) and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.
ATOC 5500 - Special Topics in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences
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Fall 2021 / Fall 2022 / Fall 2023
Acquaints students with current research in atmospheres, oceans, and climate. Topics may vary each semester. May be repeated up to 9 total credit hours. Students may register for more than one section of this course in the same semester. Formerly ATOC 7500.
ATOC 5770 - Wind Energy Meteorology
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Spring 2018 / Spring 2019 / Spring 2020 / Spring 2021 / Spring 2022 / Spring 2023
Explores the complex interactions of the atmosphere and wind energy generation. Surveys wind turbine designs. Explores planetary boundary layer dynamics, traditional and novel wind measurement methods, forecasting methods, wind turbine and wind farm wakes, wind farm optimization, sound propagation from wind plants, climate change impacts on wind resources and the impacts of wind plants on local environments. Same as ATOC 4770.
ATOC 5875 - Weather Modeling Laboratory
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Fall 2021 / Fall 2023
In this laboratory course, students simulate the atmosphere using a numerical weather prediction model (WRF) and explore the physical and numerical basis of the system of equations that underpin numerical weather prediction models. In addition to developing technical skills with WRF and visualizing its output with python, students explore applications of numerical modeling of the atmosphere, such as land-sea breezes, hurricanes, mesoscale convective systems, and the daily cycle of the boundary layer. Previously offered as a special topics course. Same as ATOC 4875. Recommended prerequisite: Experience with computer science and data visualization and some experience with Unix/Linux is recommended.
ATOC 5930 - Internship
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Summer 2021
This course is designed to offer ATOC graduate students with the opportunity to work hands-on in the community and to gain practical knowledge and experience in both research and industry. Participation in the program requires both on-site and academic work. Recommended prerequisite: Minimum of 3.00 cumulative GPA.
ATOC 6020 - Seminar in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences
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Spring 2018 / Spring 2019 / Fall 2019 / Spring 2020 / Spring 2021 / Fall 2021 / Fall 2022 / Spring 2023 / Fall 2023 / Spring 2024
Studies an area of current research in the atmospheric and oceanic sciences. Students read selected papers from the literature. Students and faculty give presentations and participate in discussions. May be repeated for a total of 6 credit hours within the degree. May be repeated for a total of 3 credit hours within a semester.
