This course will examine the Fundamentals of Weather and Physics of the Atmosphere. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to identify the factors that affect aviation flight regarding potential weather hazards such as: icing, turbulence, fronts, air masses, jet streams and Surface Based Weather. Students will also be able to better understand the very complex structure and movement of the air masses within our atmosphere and their influence on climate and weather conditions including violent weather such as lightning, thunderstorms, tornadoes and hurricanes.
Credits: 3.00