Introduction to the use of free online software in support to atmospheric research: HYSPLIT, a simple, extensively used atmospheric transport and dispersion model. The model can be run interactively on the Web, or the code executable and meteorological data can be downloaded to a Windows or Mac PC. 

Two introductory lectures on the theoretical bases and possible applications (2 hours each) will be followed by 3 practical sessions in the computer lab (2 hours each). 

Evaluation:  YES - presentation of a case study