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Aviation Weather
by Peter Lester
Publisher:
ISBN-10:
088487446X
ISBN-13:
9780884874461
Published Date:
2007
Edition:
3rd Edition
Other Identifiers:
JS319010
Pages:
466
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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.
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
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
3rd edition updates and changes:
* Much of the content was updated to reflect new developments in weather science and technology, as well as new graphic weather presentations and delivery methods.
* New material has been added on subjects like space weather, lightning/atmospheric electricity, and cold climate hazards.
* Rearranged content to facilitate teaching it with related material. (weather radar and contrails, for example)
* Some content was revised to emphasize aviation applications.
* Study questions were updated.
* Approximately 100 charts, photos, and graphics were replaced, updated, or otherwise improved.
* Chapter 17 was completely rewritten, with much new information on evaluating weather information and flight planning.
* Appendixes and index were updated.
* Much of the content was updated to reflect new developments in weather science and technology, as well as new graphic weather presentations and delivery methods.
* New material has been added on subjects like space weather, lightning/atmospheric electricity, and cold climate hazards.
* Rearranged content to facilitate teaching it with related material. (weather radar and contrails, for example)
* Some content was revised to emphasize aviation applications.
* Study questions were updated.
* Approximately 100 charts, photos, and graphics were replaced, updated, or otherwise improved.
* Chapter 17 was completely rewritten, with much new information on evaluating weather information and flight planning.
* Appendixes and index were updated.
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