Aviation Weather, by Peter F. Lester

Aviation Weather

by Peter F. Lester

Publisher:
ISBN-13:
9780884874461
Copyright Date:
2007
Edition:
3rd
Other Identifiers:
10001850-001
JS319010
Pages:
466
Binding:
Paperback
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Quite simply - the best and most complete Aviation Weather book available

Often when I write a book review the reader is able to deduce from the way I write it, whether or not it is an item which I truly believe is exceptional, or just something which is here simply because it is "supposed to be". This is one of those exceptional books and although it is a little more expensive than other weather books, it is truly a good example of getting what you pay for. This 3rd edition of Aviation Weather is Jeppesen at its best. It is also, without a doubt, the best and clearest book on weather as it pertains to pilots that I have seen.

Aviation Weather is designed to help the student of aviation understand their atmosphere in which he or she operates. It also serves as a valuable reference source for pilots at all levels. Whether your connection to flying is as a new student, a certified pilot, controller, dispatcher, scientist, engineer, or an interested passenger, Aviation weather will help you understand the strong interdependence of aviation and meteorology through over 300 full color illustrations, a minimum of mathematics, and a maximum of practical information.


TABLE OF CONTENTS:

  • Aviation Weather Basics
    • The atmosphere
    • Atmospheric energy and temperature
    • Pressure, altitude, and density
    • Wind
    • Vertical motion and stability
    • Atmospheric moisture
  • Atmospheric Circulation Systems
    • Scales of circulation
    • Airmasses, fronts, and cyclones
    • Thunderstorms
    • Local winds
  • Aviation Weather Hazards
    • Wind shear
    • Turbulence
    • Icing
    • Instrument meteorological conditions
    • Additional weather hazards
  • Applying Weather Knowledge
    • Aviation weather resources
    • the forecasting process
    • aviation weather forecasting products
    • aviation weather information sources
  • Weather evaluation for flight
    • self briefing procedure
    • weather evaluation process
    • developments in aviation weather resources
  • Appendix
    • Conversion factors
    • Standard atmosphere
    • dewpoint and humidity tables
    • Standard codes and graphics for aviation
    • Glossary of weather terms
    • Internet and printed resources
    • Review Question answers

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