AVST 2253 - ATC Meteorology

Institution:

Tulsa Community College

Subject:

Aviation Sciences Technology

Description:

This course delves into the characteristics of the atmosphere with a special emphasis on the meteorological phenomena affecting aircraft and ATC. Content includes fundamentals of aviation weather services, tower visibility, hazardous weather, dissemination of weather, content, format, and interpretation of the different types of surface observations (METAR, SPECI, etc.); content and format of pilot weather reports (PIREPs), content, format and interpretation of Area Forecasts, meteorological impact statements (MIS), center weather advisories (CWA), AIRMETs & SIGMETs, and Convective SIGMETs (WST). Prerequisite: AVST 1343.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.tulsacc.edu

Phone Number:

(918) 595-7000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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