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-vertically pointing laser (LIDAR)
-similar to radar
-round trip time determines cloud height
define observation
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raw weather data collected by some type of sensor
-in-situ: measured directly
-remote: measured indirectly
surface: human observers, ASOS, AWOS, LLWAS
upper air: rawinsondes, profilers, ACARS, satellite
radar: WSr-88d, TDWR
, satellite: geostationary, polar orbiting
-pilot reports
define pilot error
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-term used to describe the cause of an accident involving an airworthy
aircraft where the pilot is considered to be principally or partially
responsible
RADAR
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Radio Detection and Ranging
-detection of objects by radio electromaginetic wave (in pulses)
-energy is reflected by atmospheric phenomena
VA
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volcanic ash
FAA
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federal aviation administration:
-mission: provide a safe, secure and efficient aerospace system that
contributes to the national security and the promotion of US aerospace
safety
-provides a wide range of services to the aviation community
Doppler Radar (TDWR)
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-FAA funded
-microburst and gust front detection
9-12 mi from airport
47 airports
DS
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dust storm
PAVE
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, -each flight risk elements (pilot, aircraft, enVironment, external pressures
Crew resource management
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-a managment system which makes optimum use of all availble resources-
equipment, procedures and people to promote safety and enhance the
efficency of flight operations
SAB, what do they do?
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Satellite Analysis Branch: operational focal point for real time imagery
products and multi-disciplinary environmental analysis
-supports disaster mitigation and warning services for US agencies
advantage of automated surface visibility reports
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-human visibility is only 1/2 of ASOS due to bright light or fig or haze
Amount of energy reflected depends on