Academic Courses
Course Descriptions
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| AVM 103 | Aviation Meteorology | (3-0) 3 Cr. Hrs. |
Course Description
This course provides an in-depth study of the basic concepts and processes of atmospheric phenomena and their relation to aeronautical conditions. Included is a systematic analysis and interpretation of the following: thermal patterns, atmospheric moisture, horizontal and vertical pressure patterns, clouds, atmospheric circulation, local winds, tropical weather, stability, air masses, fronts, fog, icing, thunderstorms, jet streams and turbulence. Students will acquire a working knowledge of all pertinent national weather reports and forecasts available to pilots and aviation operations personnel. The interpretation and use of meteorological information by pilots will be related for all conditions studied.
Prerequisites
(A requirement that must be completed before taking this course.)
- None.
Course Competencies
Upon successful completion of the course, the student should be able to:
- Identify the basic theory and vocabulary necessary to understand meteorological phenomena.
- Analyze concepts of atmospheric pressure, altitude and density.
- Examine basic atmospheric phenomena including stability, moisture, air masses, fronts, and thunderstorms.
- Explore hazardous conditions involved with local winds, wind shear, turbulence and icing.
- Distinguish why, when and where favorable and unfavorable meteorological conditions are likely to occur.
- Analyze instrument meteorological conditions.
- Explain the weather forecast process and the task of obtaining and interpreting pertinent weather information.
- Investigate sources of aviation weather information.
- Analyze weather for decisions necessary to plan a flight.
Note: This course may not be offered every semester.
Please check the AVM section of the current course schedule for availability.