Physics 210 - Aviation Weather

Institution:

Hiram College

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Description:

This course deals with the physics of aerodynamics and meteorology regarding how an aircraft's ability to fly is influenced by atmospheric conditions. Aircraft aerodynamics (weight, life, thrust, drag, Bernoulli's Principle) will be interwoven with weather phenomenon influencing aircraft performance (air pressure, temperature, lapse rate, wind shear, density altitude fronts) to combine into a fascinating study in physics. The Coriolis force and the earth's weather patterns will be studied along with high and low pressure systems, turbulence, microburst, troughs, temperature inversions, the jet stream, and global warning. How to read weather NWS (National Weather Service) charts and satellite images will be studied as weather trends and forecasting is introduced. This course includes a field trip to a weather related facility such as the FSS or NWS Doppler-Radar Station at Cleveland Hopkins Airport. Taught in the weekend college.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.HIRAM.EDU

Phone Number:

(330) 569-3211

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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