Weather and Meteorology Author: Martin Šabatka
Content Definitons, sources of information, main information for pilot and ATCo.
Definitions Weather is the state of the atmosphere at precise time and given position. Meteorology is a science studying a atmosphere.
Sources of information Meteorological forecast, synoptic chart, SNOWTAM, satellite, radar, pilot and ATCo report.
Meteorological forecast METAR - Aerodrome Actual Met Report TAF - Terminal Aerodrome Forecast SPECI – Extra Met Report
Synoptic charts
SNOWTAM
Satelitte, radar Primary radar, met satellite, aircraft met radar.
Pilot and ATCo report
Main information for pilot and ATCo Meteorological hazards (thunderstorm, windshear, icing, sandstorm), wind (speed and direction), visibility, temperature, clouds.
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