Radar & Satellite Weather Interpretation for Pilots

Terry Lankford, Shelley Carr

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McGraw-Hill Professional
16 July 2002

Meteorology & climatology; Satellite communication; Aviation skills & piloting

In this work, satellite and radar are examined for their application to piloting and flight operations. The first part looks at weather satellites: how they work, how pilots and aviation-associated persons can interpret and apply satellite images, ultimately to avoid flight hazards. Equal emphasis and explanation is given to the limitations of satellite imagery in flight applications. Weather radar fundamentals are outlined in the second part: products and equipment, limitations, and application in the flight environment. The text closes with a section on risk evaluation and decision-making. Reference information and maps to plot radar locations, along with lists to decode location identifiers, are provided. It explains limitations of satellite and radar resources to flight application, and draws the relationship between satellite, radar and lightning detection.

By: Terry Lankford, Shelley Carr
Imprint: McGraw-Hill Professional
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: illustrated edition
Dimensions: Height: 231mm, Width: 185mm, Spine: 28mm
Weight: 714g
ISBN: 9780071391184
ISBN 10: 0071391185
Pages: 325
Publication Date: 16 July 2002
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Out of Print

Introduction Chapter 1: Introduction to Radar Chapter 2: Thunderstorm Avoidance Systems Chapter 3: Radar Weather Products Chapter 4: Introduction to Satellite Imagery Chapter 5: Geographical and Weather Features on Satellite Imagery Chapter 6: Satellite Interpretation and Application Chapter 7: Flight Planning Strategies Chapter 8: Evaluating Risk Appendix A: Weather Report and Forecast Contractions Appendix B: NWS Weather Radar Chart and Locations Appendix C: Weather Advisory Plotting Chart and Locations Appendix D: Geographical Area Designators Glossary Index

Terry T. Lankford has been a Weather Specialist with the FAA for nearly 30 years, and is the author of three titles in McGraw-Hill's Practical Flying Series: Understanding Aeronautical Charts, 2nd Edition, Cockpit Weather Decisions, and all three editions of this book. He also wrote Aircraft Icing. A pilot since 1967, he also holds single-engine, multiengine, and instrument ratings, as well as an FAA Gold Seal Instructor certificate. An FAA accident prevention counselor, he earned the Flight Safety Award in 1979. Lankford also contributes articles to pilot periodicals.