METEO - Meteorology

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1 Coordinating unit: Teaching unit: Academic year: Degree: ECTS credits: EETAC - Castelldefels School of Telecommunications and Aerospace Engineering FIS - Department of Physics BACHELOR'S DEGREE IN AIR NAVIGATION ENGINEERING (Syllabus 2010). (Teaching unit Optional) BACHELOR'S DEGREE IN AIRPORT ENGINEERING (Syllabus 2010). (Teaching unit Optional) 6 Teaching languages: English Teaching staff Coordinator: Others: Definit a la infoweb de l'assignatura. Definit a la infoweb de l'assignatura. Prior skills Be able to operate with the concepts and laws of mechanics, thermodynamics, and basic concepts of fluid mechanics contained in the four semesters of physics courses 1A, 1B and 2A. ç Be able to operate in differential and integral calculus of vector fields (double and triple integrals, gradient, divergence and curl) vector and understanding of the theorems, the course contents of the Higher Mathematics 1B. Be able to operate on ordinary differential equations, subject content of Algebra and Geometry 1A notions of linear partial differential equations and numerical approximation of derivatives, course content 2A Probability and statistics. Requirements Pre: Thermodynamics Co: Fluid Mechanics Degree competences to which the subject contributes Specific: 1. CE 18 AERO. Conocimiento adecuado y aplicado a la Ingeniería de: Los fundamentos de la mecánica de fluidos; los principios básicos del control y la automatización del vuelo; las principales características y propiedades físicas y mecánicas de los materiales. (CIN/308/2009, BOE ) 2. CE 22 AEROP. Conocimiento adecuado y aplicado a la Ingeniería de: Los métodos de cálculo y de desarrollo de las diferentes soluciones de edificación y pavimentación de aeropuertos; el cálculo de los sistemas específicos de los aeropuertos y sus infraestructuras; la evaluación de las actuaciones técnicas y económicas de las aeronaves; el manejo de las técnicas experimentales, equipamiento e instrumentos de medida propios de la disciplina; las técnicas de inspección, de control de calidad y de detección de fallos; los planes de seguridad y control en aeropuertos. (CIN/308/2009, BOE ) 3. CE 25 AERON. Conocimiento aplicado de: Transmisores y receptores; Líneas de transmisión y sistemas radiantes de señales para la navegación aérea; Sistemas de navegación; Instalaciones eléctricas en el sector tierra y sector aire; Mecánica del Vuelo; Cartografía; Cosmografía; Meteorología; Distribución, gestión y economía del transporte aéreo. (CIN/308/2009, BOE ) Transversal: 4. SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING - Level 1. Completing set tasks within established deadlines. Working with recommended information sources according to the guidelines set by lecturers. 5. SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING - Level 2: Completing set tasks based on the guidelines set by lecturers. Devoting the time needed to complete each task, including personal contributions and expanding on the recommended information sources. 6. SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING - Level 3. Applying the knowledge gained in completing a task according to its relevance and importance. Deciding how to carry out a task, the amount of time to be devoted to it and the most suitable information sources. 1 / 9

2 7. EFFICIENT ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION - Level 1. Planning oral communication, answering questions properly and writing straightforward texts that are spelt correctly and are grammatically coherent. 8. EFFICIENT ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION - Level 2. Using strategies for preparing and giving oral presentations. Writing texts and documents whose content is coherent, well structured and free of spelling and grammatical errors. 9. EFFICIENT ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION - Level 3. Communicating clearly and efficiently in oral and written presentations. Adapting to audiences and communication aims by using suitable strategies and means. 10. THIRD LANGUAGE. Learning a third language, preferably English, to a degree of oral and written fluency that fits in with the future needs of the graduates of each course. Teaching methodology The contents of the course will be shown during the theory lessons by combining blackboard and slides. ADs sessions will allow us to consolidate the knowledge of the theory sessions. The exercises will be suggested in advance so they can be discussed, solved during the ADs sessions. The teacher will collect some of the problems. Learning objectives of the subject At the end of the course Meteorology, the student should be able to: To identify the different layers of the atmosphere and the main characteristics and dynamics of these layers, the atmospheric composition, and atmospheric phenomena in the troposphere. To define the fundamental physical variables: pressure, temperature, humidity,, density that drives the atmopsheric dynamics. Understanding the thermal equilibrium, the radiative balance and stability of the atmosphere and to apply it to flying conditions. Understanding the origin of horizontal movements of the air: advection, geostrophic wind, gradient wind, thermal winds, and how they affect to Navigation To understand how the air vertical movements are orginated: convection, turbulence, and how they affect navigation. To understand the importance of water vapor in the atmosphere, its measurement, phase changes and the formation of fog and clouds, and his influence on navigation and surface operations. To understand the physics of clouds, and to be able to identify the 10 basic genres and associated meteorological phenomena. To learn how to forecast the weother from watching them. To know how the thunderstorms originates and precipitation. To know and understand the factors and hazards that affec navigation, the prevention tools and risk minimization of Navigation: CAT, icing, visibility, turbulence. To understand the basics of synoptic meteorology. To know the main instruments for measuring atmospheric variables. To be able to understand and explain weather reports. To understand the meteorological aspects of flight planning. to read and interpret technical documents written in English related to fluid mechanics and learn to express themselves in written and spoken English in the context of the subject project. 2 / 9

3 Study load Total learning time: 150h Hours large group: 56h 37.33% Guided activities: 10h 6.67% Self study: 84h 56.00% 3 / 9

4 Content Introduction Learning time: 7h Theory classes: 2h Self study : 4h - Presentation and previous concepts. Importance of meteorology in aviation. - Definition, structure and composition of the atmosphere. (ENG) Atmospheric energy budget Learning time: 13h Theory classes: 4h Self study : 8h - Thermal equilibrium of the atmosphere. Solar radiation - Energetic and radiative budgets of the Earth-Atmosphere system (ENG) Atmospheric dynamics Learning time: 46h Theory classes: 17h Guided activities: 3h Self study : 26h - Stability of the atmosphere. Vertical movements. Free and forced convection. Planetary boundary layer: definition, evolution. - Turbulence and winds in the atmosphere. Different types of wind depending on their horizontal scale: micro and mesoscale systems. - Altimeter settings on a plane or airport. Problems and relation with atmospheric pressure and temperature. - Main isobaric features: cyclones, anticyclone, ridge, trough - Wind shear. CATs - Flight conditions depending on the wind characteristics. 4 / 9

5 (ENG) Water in the atmosphere: humidity, clouds and precipitation Learning time: 37h Theory classes: 14h Guided activities: 3h Self study : 20h - Water vapor in the atmosphere: pressure, condensation. Definitions of humidity. - Stability of the saturated air. Cloud formation. - Precipitation. Types of precipitation. Influence to the aircraft structure and performance. Icing. - Clouds classification and description and influence to the flight conditions. Cloud base and ceiling. - Thunderstorms. Related activities: AV3 and AV4: mid semester and final exams. AV5: evaluation of lessons 4-6. AV6: resolution of problems and short questions during the autonomous learning. Discussion of the suggested exercises during the AD hours (ENG) General circulation and synoptic meteorology Learning time: 19h Theory classes: 7h Self study : 11h - Major atmospheric circulation features: cells, belts, jet stream - Air masses: origin and effect on the weather. - Fronts: types, associated precipitation and flight conditions. Related activities: AV4: final exam. AV5: evaluation of lessons 4-6. AV6: resolution of problems and short questions during the autonomous learning. Discussion of the suggested exercises during the AD hours 5 / 9

6 (ENG) Meteorological information for aviation Learning time: 20h Theory classes: 8h Self study : 11h - Message and local reports: METAR, SPECI, TAF, SIGMET. - Significant weather maps. - Flight plans. Related activities: AV4: final exam. AV5: evaluation of lessons 4-6. AV6: resolution of problems and short questions during the autonomous learning. Discussion of the suggested exercises during the AD hours (ENG) Visibility and icing Learning time: 4h Theory classes: 2h Self study : 2h - Causes of atmospheric obscurity - Differentiate between the different types of visibility: horizontal visibility, slant visibility, prevailing visibility, RVR - Definition, formation and types of icing. - Significance to aviation. Related activities: AV4: final exam. 6 / 9

7 (ENG) Instruments Learning time: 4h Theory classes: 2h Self study : 2h - In situ and remote sensing instruments. - Surface and upper level measurements. - Satellite measurements. How forecast for aviation is improved. 7 / 9

8 Planning of activities (ENG) AV1: EXAM ABOUT THE CONTENTS OF LESSONS 1, AND 2 Hours: 6h Theory classes: 1h Self study: 5h (ENG) AV2: EXAM ABOUT THE CONTENTS OF LESSONS 4, 5 AND 6 Hours: 6h Theory classes: 1h Self study: 5h (ENG) AV3: MID TERM EXAM Hours: 11h 30m Theory classes: 1h 30m Self study: 10h Descriptions of the assignments due and their relation to the assessment: Student answers. It will represent 20% of the final mark (ENG) AV4: FINAL EXAM Hours: 11h 30m Theory classes: 1h 30m Self study: 10h Descriptions of the assignments due and their relation to the assessment: Student answers. It will represent 30% of the final mark AV5: Flight Plan Project Hours: 5h Self study: 4h The students will develop and deliver a flight plan taking into account the atmospheric conditions during the flight Descriptions of the assignments due and their relation to the assessment: The flight plan report. It will represent 15% of the final mark AV6: Resolution of exercises Hours: 21h Self study: 10h Guided activities: 11h Resolution of problems and short questions during the autonomous learning. Discussion of the suggested exercises during the AD hours. 8 / 9

9 Qualification system The final mark will be obtained from: - Two partial exams of theory and problems (mid and final semester): 50% - Two short exams: 30% - Project: 15% - Participation: 5% Regulations for carrying out activities All the activities to be evaluated are compulsory. Any non presented exam or deliverable not presented will be evaluated with a zero mark. All the evaluations are individual. Bibliography Basic: International Civil Aviation Organization. Annexes to the Convention on International Civil Aviation [Recurs electrònic] [on line]. Montreal: ICAO, [19??]- [Consultation: 16/01/2014]. Available on: < ISBN Lankford, Terry T. Aviation weather handbook. New York: McGraw-Hill, cop ISBN Ahrens, C. Donald. Meteorology today : an introduction to weather, climate, and the environment. 8th ed. Pacific Grove, CA: Thomson/Brooks/Cole, ISBN Joint Aviation Authorities. Meteorology : JAA ATPL training. 2nd ed. Englewood: Jeppesen Sanderson, ISBN Vilà-Guerau de Arellano, Jordi. Atmospheric boundary layer : integrating air chemistry and land interactions. New York: Cambridge University Press, ISBN Complementary: Stull, Roland B.; Ahrens, C. Donald. Meteorology for scientists and engineers. 2nd ed. Pacific Grove (Calif.): Brooks/Cole, ISBN Collins, Richard L. Flying the weather map. 2nd ed. Newcastle: Aviation Supplies & Academics, ISBN Adsuar Mazón, Joaquín Carlos. Meteorología : conocimientos teóricos para la licencia de piloto privado : desarrollo del sílabus oficial de los requisitos conjuntos de aviación (JAR). Madrid [etc.]: Thomson Paraninfo, ISBN Ackerman, Steven A.; Knox, John. Meteorology : understanding the atmosphere. 2nd ed. Pacific Grove, CA: Thomson Learning, ISBN Others resources: 9 / 9