t.BA.AV.MET-AVE-EN.14HS (Meteorology for Aviation and Engineers) 
Module: Meteorology for Aviation and Engineers
This information was generated on: 01 May 2024
No.
t.BA.AV.MET-AVE-EN.14HS
Title
Meteorology for Aviation and Engineers
Organised by
T ZAV
Credits
4

Description

Version: 6.0 start 01 August 2019

Module coordinator:

 Julien Anet, anet

Learning objectives:
Objectives Competences Taxonomy levels
You are able to describe the structure of the atmosphere, the planetary circulation, and the anthropogenic influence on the atmosphere. You are using your physical knowledge in order to explain meteorological phenomena. F, M C1-C4
You are able to recognize, analyze and forecast simple meteorological phenomena with the help of popular weather charts. F, M C4-C5
You can list the most dangerous weather hazards for aviation and know where to find relevant forecasting information for these. F, M C1-C4
You can address meteorological problems accordingly, perform personal research, and present the content of thsose to experts. F, M, S C3-C6
You acquire new meteorological vocabulary for usage in professional life. F C1-C3

Module contents: 

  • Introduction to the Earth's atmosphere
  • Vertical structure of temperature, pressure and humidity
  • Constituents of the atmosphere
  • Radiation Budget of the earth's surface and the atmosphere
  • Altimetry
  • Understanding weather maps (charts)
  • Wind from global circulation down to regional wind and turbulence
  • Qualitative knowledge about numerical modelling
    and observational networks
  • More specific: Satellite and radar images
  • Discussions about the weather (past and future)
  • Introduction into tools facilitating the processing of (weather) data
  • Air pollutants in aviation
  • Current climate issues

Literature:

 Lecture powerpoint slides, few script-chapters, and other learning material including excerpts of the books listed below on Moodle.

Supplementary literature:

 Optional, first priority:
ISBN-13: 978-1449631758: Ackerman & Knox: Meteorology - understanding the atmosphere;
2nd or 3rd edition is sufficient (4th ed. is too expensive, see Amazon et al.)

Optional, second priority:
K.H. Hack: Meteorologie für Piloten (www.aviamet.ch)

Link-list on Moodle

Prerequisites:

 Solid qualifications in natural sciences from the assessment year

Teaching language:

 English; Exam questions can be answered in German

Module structure:
Form of instruction: Number of lessons per week:
Lecture: 14*2L
Labs: 14*2L

Exams:

 The regulation on graded class assignments is binding. However, it may be waived if a formal, written request is made by the lecturer in the first week of the semester.
Designation Type Form Scope Grade Weighting
Graded written assignment during teaching semester One mid-term test written 45 min. graded 20%
Poster presentation + weather forecast Presentation of a poster & weather forecast contest oral / written 10 min. graded 0-20% positive only
End-of-semester exam End-of-module Exam written 90 min. graded 60 to 80%

Remarks:

 The details are explained on the course page on Moodle.
MET-AVE covers the general content of ICAO-syllabus 050 (METEOROLOGY).

Note

Course: Meteorology for Aviation and Engineers - Praktikum
No.
t.BA.AV.MET-AVE-EN.14HS.P
Title
Meteorology for Aviation and Engineers - Praktikum

Note

  • No module description is available in the system for the cut-off date of 01 May 2024.
Course: Meteorology for Aviation and Engineers - Vorlesung
No.
t.BA.AV.MET-AVE-EN.14HS.V
Title
Meteorology for Aviation and Engineers - Vorlesung

Note

  • No module description is available in the system for the cut-off date of 01 May 2024.