Advanced Certificate in Aviation Weather Forecasting: Actionable Knowledge
-- ViewingNowThe Advanced Certificate in Aviation Weather Forecasting is a comprehensive course designed to provide aviation professionals with in-depth knowledge of weather patterns, forecasting techniques, and aviation meteorology. This certification course highlights the importance of accurate weather predictions in ensuring safe and efficient air travel.
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• Advanced Atmospheric Physics: Understanding the properties and behaviors of the atmosphere is crucial for accurate weather forecasting. This unit covers topics such as temperature, pressure, humidity, and wind. • Aviation Meteorology: This unit focuses on the specific weather phenomena that affect aviation, including turbulence, icing, fog, and thunderstorms. It also covers the use of METAR and TAF aviation weather reports. • Numerical Weather Prediction: Students will learn about the mathematical models used to predict weather patterns, including the use of computer algorithms and data assimilation techniques. • Weather Radar and Satellite Imagery: This unit covers the use of weather radar and satellite imagery to detect and analyze weather patterns. It includes topics such as radar reflectivity, Doppler velocity, and satellite image interpretation. • Synoptic Meteorology: Students will learn about the large-scale weather systems that affect aviation, including fronts, troughs, and ridges. This unit covers the analysis and prediction of these systems using weather charts and diagrams. • Aviation Weather Services: This unit covers the weather services provided to the aviation industry, including weather briefings, flight planning, and en route weather advisories. • Aviation Icing: This unit focuses on the hazards of icing in aviation, including the types of icing, detection methods, and mitigation strategies. • Turbulence Forecasting: Students will learn about the different types of turbulence and the methods used to forecast them, including the use of weather models and pilot reports. • Weather Communications: This unit covers the communication of weather information to aviation stakeholders, including pilots, dispatchers, and air traffic controllers. It includes topics such as weather briefings, NOTAMs, and graphical weather products.
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