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Name: Robert Jackson, CWSU Street address: 3101 Auburn Way South City: Auburn State, Zip: WA , 98092 Phone (w/ extension): 253-351-3402 E-Mail: robert.jackson@noaa.gov Today's Date: 05/01/02
INFORMATION ABOUT THE RESOURCE
Author: Robert Jackson
New or revised entry in the catalogue? New
Date of creation or latest revision: 09/26/00
Title: 1. Aviation Wind Shear 2. Low Level Wind Shear (with Pretest)
DESCRIPTION
This training is related to:
Meteorology
This training is intended for:
Large group presentation
Small group study
Self-paced training
Aviation weather
Topics:
Convection
High Winds
Subject of the material:
The LLWS computer presentations have two parts: 1. "AVIATION WIND SHEAR" This was based on surveys of pilots from Washington and Texas in the late 80s & early 90s. The idea was to prove that pilots don't understand LLWS terminology. These were published and presented at several AMS/NWS Aviation conferences as the work progressed. The same survey was given at an Aviation conference in Kansas City, and shows that many meteorologists don't understand LLWS terminology either. 2. "LOW LEVEL WIND SHEAR" This was made in hopes of refreshing forecaster's knowledge about LLWS,(now termed "Wind Shear" - WS for short), it's definition, the difference between LLWS and low level turbulence, and the use of WS in the TAF. An associated pre-test for LLWS is available and has been handed out before the presentation to gauge knowledge and help drive home the information presented.
Location(s):
Generic
Anywhere a TAF is written.Format(s):
Transparencies
Corel Slides
PowerPoint Slides
They are Powerpoint/Corel presentations, but transparencies can be made of them.Length or estimated time for completion: 1 hour, but can be done in less.
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