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Winner of the 1996 "Excellence Award in International
Competition"
(awarded by the Society of Technical Communication)
Jeppesen's Aviation Weather is the most comprehensive text ever published on the subject of meteorology for pilots.
Although it is designed for, and in use in, college-level aviation weather courses, it is not written in a technical manner but rather offers practical knowledge for pilots so that they can make intelligent decisions about weather. It also provides answers to all FAA written exam questions dealing with the subject of weather.
Aviation Weather contains over 400 pages, but don't let it's large size scare you: it presents the material in a precise and intelligible manner. Whether you have 10 or 10,000 hours, you'll gain a new understanding of the environment you fly in with this excellent reference book.
| ** | Chapters |
| 1 | The Atmosphere |
| 2 | Atmospheric Energy & Temperature |
| 3 | Pressure, Altitude & Density |
| 4 | Wind |
| 5 | Vertical Motion & Stability |
| 6 | Atmospheric Moisture |
| 7 | Scales of Atmospheric Circulation |
| 8 | Airmasses, Fronts, and Cyclones |
| 9 | Thunderstorms |
| 10 | Local Winds |
| 11 | Wind Shear |
| 12 | Turbulence |
| 13 | Icing |
| 14 | Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC) |
| 15 | Additional Weather Hazards |
| 16 | Aviation Weather Resources |
| 17 | Weather Evaluation for Flight |
| A | Conversion Factors |
| B | Standard Atmosphere |
| C | Dewpoint and Humidity Tables |
| D | Standard Meteorological Codes and Graphics for Aviation |
| E | Glossary of Weather Terms |
| F | Internet Resources and Printed References |
| G | Review Question Answers |
About the Author
Peter F. Lester has been a meteorologist for over 35 years. His interest in aviation meteorology extends from his first experience in operational meteorology in the U.S. Air Force, which included two years or weather reconnaissance. He has B.A. and M.S. degrees in Meteorology from San Jose State University and Texas A&M University, respectively. His Ph.D. in Atmospheric Science was earned at Colorado State University.
Hard Cover
410 pages, Indexed, Illustrated
Publisher
Jeppesen (2004)
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