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Short course in A
Introduction:
Meteorological information and providing the necessary weather reports for the
protection of aviation fields is one of the
work in the meteorological
Weather hazards represent one of the most challenging issues that
High winds, precipitation, turbulence, and thunderstorms are a definite threat to the
safety of all resources on the
personnel.
This course will introduce you to the subject
changes which occur in the
and specifically for pilots and aircrew
This course builds on the
course is divided into chapters
homework which will contribute towards the assessment of
Trainees will be asked to complete the relevant work
Short course in Aviation Meteorology
By Dr. Naser Sarhan
Meteorological information and providing the necessary weather reports for the
protection of aviation fields is one of the greatest responsibilities of
work in the meteorological field.
Weather hazards represent one of the most challenging issues that aircrew
High winds, precipitation, turbulence, and thunderstorms are a definite threat to the
safety of all resources on the air base or in the field. This includes equipment and
ll introduce you to the subject and help you understand the physical
which occur in the atmosphere (dangerous weather phenomena and hazards
for pilots and aircrew emphasize how to fly safely.
builds on the basic information in general and aviation Meteorology
course is divided into chapters and has many workshops with
will contribute towards the assessment of a trainees'
be asked to complete the relevant work both in class and as
Meteorological information and providing the necessary weather reports for the
specialists who
aircrew may face.
High winds, precipitation, turbulence, and thunderstorms are a definite threat to the
field. This includes equipment and
nderstand the physical
dangerous weather phenomena and hazards)
Meteorology. The
exercises and
trainees' performance.
as self study.
Performance objectives:
The following are the objectives of teaching
1. Using Meteorological
Meteorological information
2. To provide trainees
relevant to atmospheric changes
3. To gain a better understanding of A
4. To develop trainees
from a given set of conditions.
5. To develop the
Meteorological information including the analysi
atmospheric conditions.
6. To train trainees to take appropriate precautionary decisions necessary for safe
flying operations.
Performance objectives:
The following are the objectives of teaching this course:
Using Meteorological rules, techniques and knowledge to
information satisfactorily to the trainees.
trainees with a comprehensive and detailed view of the factors
relevant to atmospheric changes and what causes atmospheric changes
a better understanding of Aviation Meteorology and in-
trainees skills on how to predict expected atmospheric changes
from a given set of conditions.
To develop the trainee skills of sending, receiving and interpreting
Meteorological information including the analysis of present and future
atmospheric conditions.
to take appropriate precautionary decisions necessary for safe
rules, techniques and knowledge to analyze
with a comprehensive and detailed view of the factors
and what causes atmospheric changes.
-flight hazards.
how to predict expected atmospheric changes
skills of sending, receiving and interpreting
present and future
to take appropriate precautionary decisions necessary for safe
CONTENTS:
1. Introduction in weather meteorology and the atmosphere. a) Meteorological elements.b) The Atmosphere.c) The International Civil Aviation Organization standard atmosphere.d) Types of weather.e) Classification of weather types and precipitation according to their intensity.f) Weather conditions.g) Weather abbreviations.
2. Air temperature and Air humiditya) Temperature and humidity measurements at the surface and upper air.b) Ways of transferring heat in the atmosphere.c) Temperature variation with height, latitude, time and cloud cover.d) Humidity Terms.e) Humidity variation with height, latitude, time and cloud cover.f) The diurnal variation of air temperature and humidity.g) The Temperature inversion.
3. Clouds and Foga) Saturation, Relative Humidity and Dew Point.b) Cloud Composition.c) Cloud Observations.d) Cloud Types.e) Cloud Abbreviations, Forms and Dangers.f) Reporting and decoding the amount and height of clouds.g) Adiabatic Processes and Adiabatic Temperature Changes.h) Adiabatic Lapse Rates.i) Stability of the Air.j) Effects of Stability and Instability.k) Types of vertical Motion.l) Fog Formation.m) Types of Fog.
4. Meteorological Visibilitya) Definition, Units and Measurements.b) Causes of Poor Visibility.c) Visibility Terms.d) Effects of Convection.e) Effect of the Wind.
5. Air pressure and Altimetrya) Definition, Units and Measurements.b) Variation of air pressure.c) Diurnal and Seasonal variation in air pressure.d) Altitude, Height, Elevation and Pressure Altitude.e) QNH, QFE and QNE.f) Altimeter Pressure settings and readings.g) True altitude and Indicated altitude.
h) Altimeter errors.i) Flight Level.j) Transition Altitude and Transition level.
6. Wind (speed and direction)a) Definition, Units and Measurements.b) The Cause of Wind.c) Measurement of upper winds.d) Variations in the Wind.e) Wind Terms.f) Vertical variations in the wind.g) Brief discussion on general circulation.
7. Air masses and Frontsa) Features of a Weather Map.b) Weather and Flying Conditions.c) BUYS BALLOT'S LAW.d) Air Masses Affecting the Saudi Arabian weather.e) Fronts (development and types).f) Fronts on the weather map.g) Fronts and Weather.h) Flying through fronts.
8. Thunderstorms and local winda) Formation of Thunderstorms.b) Thunderstorm types.c) Development of thunderstorms.d) Thunderstorm Structure.e) Hazards of thunderstorm.f) The Sea Breeze (formation and effects).g) The Land Breeze.h) Katabatic and Anabatic Winds.i) Local Saudi Arabian wind systems.j) Valley Winds and Funneling.
9. Atmospheric Turbulence a) Types of Turbulence.b) Intensity of Turbulence.c) Factors Affecting Turbulence.d) Rotors and Lee Waves.e) Frictional Turbulence.f) Thermal Turbulence.g) Clear Air Turbulence.
10. Icing a) Engine icing.b) Airframe icing.c) Icing terms.d) Occurrence of icing.e) Icing avoidance.
Who may attend?
Pilots and aircrew, commercial and military
personnel of airlines, air charter, freight and cargo services,
meteorologists, corporate,
and Forecasters.
Course duration:
This course lasts for 120 periods
Course requirements:
Good level in English (reading/writing)
Instructors:
Dr. Naser Sarhan
commercial and military dispatchers, supervisors,
personnel of airlines, air charter, freight and cargo services, Air Force
, corporate, government flight operations, Meteorological Observers
periods within 8 weeks.
rse requirements:
(reading/writing).
dispatchers, supervisors, training
orce and marine
government flight operations, Meteorological Observers