MET 3230 - Aviation Meteorology

Institution:

Lyndon State College (merged into Northern Vermont University)

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Description:

The course details all aspects of meteorology related to flight operations including icing, turbulence, low-level wind shear, and low ceilings and visibilities. The instruction includes decoding and interpreting pilot reports. The lab consists of analyzing data for aviation purposes and giving pilot weather briefings and includes visits to FAA Flight Service Stations and Air Route Traffic Control Center. The course is recommended for meteorology majors specializing in forecasting for NWS or USAF and for those going into TV weathercasting. Prerequisites & Notes The prerequisite is MET 2020. There is a lab fee. This course is offered every even-numbered fall. Credits: 3

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

WWW.LYNDONSTATE.EDU

Phone Number:

(802) 626-6200

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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