Overview

1. EAS Research Areas • Atmospheric Chemistry, Aerosols & Clouds • Paleoclimate • Planetary Science • Geochemistry • Dynamics of Weather and Climate • Geophysics • Oceanography and Climate • Remote Sensing • EAS Faculty & Research Interest • Dr. Judith A. Curry • Remote sensing, Climate of the polar regions, Atmospheric modeling, and Air/sea interactions. • Dr. Joe Dufek • Applications of remote sensing for volcanology research, ash dispersal and model comparison of eruptions on Earth and remote sensing of planetary surface processes including deposits on Mars and icy- moons. • Dr. Andrew Newman • Application of remote-sensing and ground-based tools to evaluate active earth deformation as it pertains to earthquake and volcanic activity • Dr. Carol Paty We combine remote sensing, in situ data and computer simulations to study the interactions of planetary magnetic fields with their upper atmospheres and with the solar wind. This includes research related to planetary magnetospheres, icy moon-magnetosphere interactions, the generation of aurora, and atmospheric electrodynamics. • Dr. Irina N. Sokolik • Radiative transfer, remote sensing science and applications; impacts of aerosol and clouds on the Earth radiation balance and hydrological cycle; aerosol-land/ecosystems-atmosphere interactions; process-level understanding of the dynamics and properties of atmospheric aerosols and clouds and their effects on the environment, climate, air quality and atmospheric chemistry; integration of ground- based and satellite data with mesoscale transport models, and Earth system science. • Dr. James Wray • Spacecraft images and spectra reveal the morphology and composition of planetary surfaces, which we use to infer past or present geologic processes, especially those that bear on planetary habitability.  We focus on Mars and on the moons of Jupiter and Saturn that may have liquid oceans. Overview Remote sensing (satellite, airborne, and ground-based) is increasingly being used as technique to probe the Earth and planetary atmospheres, ocean and land surfaces. Probing of other planets is accomplished largely by satellite remote sensing. Given national priorities in such areas as climate and global change, natural hazards, and homeland security, the interest in remote sensing will only increase with time. Graduate students, research staff and faculty at Georgia Tech presently work on a wide variety of topics, ranging from the theory of remote sensing to its applications. Research Scientists Dr. Oleksandr Karabanov Dr. Viatcheslav V. Tatarskii Dr. Liming Zhou Dr. Henian Zheng Graduate Students Erica J Alston Ian Carlos Colon-Pagan Zheng Lu V.J. Maisonet Alexia Payan Xin Xi Drexel Waggoner Cindy Young

2. Degree Requirements • M.S. Students • Course: 30 Credit Hours • Thesis or Non-Thesis • Ph.D. Students • EAS Course: 15 Credit Hours • Minor Course: 9 Credit Hours • Academic Breadth • Comprehensive Exam • Doctoral Examination • Application Requirements • B.S. or M.S. in any field of geophysical, physical or environmental science • GPA: 3.0/4.0 & Higher • Graduate record Exam (GRE) • TOEFL (International Students) School of Earth & Atmospheric Science • Application Materials • Application Form (Online) • Personal Statement • Recommendation Letters (3) • Official Transcripts (each school) • Test Scores (GRE and/or TOEFL) Remote Sensing • Related Courses • Atmospheric Radiative Transfer • Remote Sensing of the Atmosphere • Satellite & Radar Meteorology • Satellite Data Analyses • Special Topics • Financial Assistance • Graduate Assistantships (RA/TA) • Full Tuition Payment • National and Local Fellowships • Professional Conference • EAS Opportunities • Research field missions • State-of-the-art laboratories • Local environmental monitoring • Broad range of computing resources • Interdisciplinary seminar series Remote Sensing Certificate Application Target January 15 Admissions: Dr. Kim Cobb kim.cobb@eas.gatech.edu Information: Kathy Plummer plummer@eas.gatech.edu