Atmosphere, wind, thermodynamics, cloud and fog, precipitation, air masses, atmospheric fronts, pressure systems.
Abstract:
Composition, size and vertical structure of the atmosphere. QNH, QFE, QFF, QNE, density and height measurements. Wind, turbulence, jet streams and standing waves. Moisture adiabatic processes. Creating and types of cloud, fog, haze. Precipitation. Types of air masses, frontal interface. Distribution of pressure, cyclones, anticyclones, non-frontal cyclone.
Objectives:
Introduce students of study to the basic processes in the atmosphere that affect an origination and development of weather, with a focus on phenomena that may affect the safety of flight operations. Ensure university experts prepared to work with the airlines.