AV 115B - Aviation Meteorology

1. Characterize atmospheric processes that generate temperature, pressure and wind patterns from the surface to jet stream altitudes.
2. Explain the development of fog, clouds, and precipitation.
3. Identify weather events associated with stable and unstable atmospheric conditions.
4. Explain the changes of temperature, pressure, and humidity that occur in regions of rising and sinking atmospheric motions.
5. Evaluate significant aviation weather hazards including mid latitude storms, and associated fronts, IFR conditions, icing, turbulence.
6. Characterize the structure and effects of thunderstorms, severe local storms, and tropical cyclones.
7. Outline the data network of the National Weather Service and Flight Service Station Data.