A study of weather hazards, meteorological flight planning, aviation weather equipment and human factors in weather flying safety. A study of the theory, design, and accuracy of instrumentation for the measurement of temperature, pressure, humidity, wind, and radiation. In addition, topics such as radar, and the use of aircraft and balloons as instrument platforms are also discussed. Provides a comprehensive introduction to basic concepts of weather modification as currently undertaken and researched around t he world. It includes application of fundamental meteorological processes to weather modification, astudy of cloud physics and seeding theory, an introduction to the principles of weather radar, a review of past and current programs,a nd a discussion of related legal, societal, economical and environmental issues.
Emphasis is given to safety, both on the found and in the air.
Flight tr aining in seeding techniques is provided to students with commercial instrument and multi engine pilot ratings. Quantitative description of the causes of these features is provided. The student will receive credit for on the job compensated work experience in various areas of meteorology available within the government, university or private sectors. An introduction into the theory and application of atmospheric thermodynamics used in synoptic, meso and microscale meteorology. The course covers the principles of classical thermodynamics and how they are applies to atmospheric processes.