jahlandasmith77 2018-10-17 14:31:31

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BeckySWA 2018-10-16 16:52:24

The only thing that tripped me up was the word "thundershower". No such word in meteorology.

robynleighm 2018-08-23 09:51:30

n/a

2018-06-20 04:14:58

good

ghoffman7979 2018-06-14 12:49:01

excellent

BENJAMIN.CHISOLM 2018-03-22 07:03:10

mahyar 2017-07-16 07:18:15

tanx

shadiseraj@yahoo.com 2017-07-13 18:46:58

DIDO 2017-07-09 02:19:48

hi

david.nadler 2017-02-27 14:38:17

Some information needs to be updated to meet the latest TAF/aviation standards. Otherwise, a good overview on developing TAFs for convective weather (a challenging topic).

scholastic 2016-10-29 15:18:47

This module is very interesting but very tricky. Needs time to understand.

jngondo 2016-10-21 10:55:41

The lesson is very educative and interesting too, though i would like it to include more examples from other parts of the tropics such as in Africa.

ZOBmicMRM1# 2016-09-27 11:36:32

cmrules 2014-07-18 16:20:13

I find TAFS difficult to understand. these modules expect that you are a pilot or part of the aviation industry. There should be a module that explains how to read a TAF called 'the basics of TAFS.'

• Determine how general convective hazards (e.g., lightning, strong winds, heavy rain, reduced ceiling/visibility, or hail) might impact airport operations.
• Describe how the unique characteristics of each convective type relate to creating a TAF.
• List the strengths and weaknesses of using BUFKIT, AMDAR, AWIPS Time-of-Arrival (TOA)/Lead Time, and other special tools for creating a TAF for convection.
• Explain why the TAF writing procedure needs to be revised for convection and why the use of special tools is so important for this process.
• Produce a practical TAF for a mesoscale convective system, air mass thunderstorms, supercell thunderstorms, or microbursts.
• Effectively articulate forecast logic and uncertainty about a TAF in an Aviation Forecast Discussion (AvnFD).
• Ensure a TAF is consistent with other forecast products from both the local office and national centers and explain how the Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts Directive impacts the TAF building process for convective weather.
• Use a weather watch to proactively issue weather product updates.
• Identify when coordination is necessary for the TAF and with whom it should be conducted.

aviation forecasts, terminal aerodrome forecast, TAF, stakeholders, aviation partners, decision points, conditional groups, air mass thunderstorm, supercell thunderstorm, MCS, mesoscale convective system, microburst, downburst, BUFKIT, aircraft data, aviation forecast discussion, Area Forecast Discussion, Aviation Forecast Discussion, AMDAR, convective weather, weather watch

January 2014: This lesson replaces the previous module "Writing TAFs for Convective Weather" to align the content with NWS Directive 10-803. The case study has been updated to a more thunderstorm event affecting Atlanta International Airport. The available data products section has also been updated.