WMO/UKMO/BOM/MetService Aviation Meteorology Training Seminar 2022

Topic outline

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  Welcome to the Aviation Meteorology Training Seminar 2022

  
  

  
  

  The aim of this training course is to provide participants with training, guidance and practical examples of several key aspects of meteorology and forecasting for aviation. The sessions will focus on the topics of aviation hazards, including forecasting and weather-watch of cloud ceiling and visibility on an Aerodrome Forecast (TAF), forecasting icing for a SIGMET, and responding to a Volcanic Ash Advisory. Each module will include a case study on the hazard. Participants are strongly encouraged to share further examples in the Discussion Forums provided. 

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  Prerequisite Learning

  Presented by:

  Jodie Stock | Met Office
  
  Jodie worked for the United Kingdom's Met Office between 2014-2022. She spent the 8 years forecasting both in the UK and oversees. Jodie worked alongside the armed forces, having taught a meteorological package to pilots. In recent years, Jodie took the lead on industrial and international training courses.
  

  • Introduction to SIGMETs (Duration: 22 minutes)

    Before commencing this unit, it is recommended that you review the Introduction to SIGMET module.

  • Introduction to SIGMETs recording URL
  • Introduction to SIGMETs - ENGLISH TRANSCRIPT URL
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  SIGMETs

  Presented by:

  John Cotterill | Learning Consultant, Met Office
  
  

  John joined the United Kingdom Met Office in May 2002 and has spent most of his career forecasting for civil and military aviation, including working with a high-profile European Airline.  Recently John has been leading on Aeronautical Observer training (AMO) and delivering industrial training to partner agencies in the Met Office College.  Alongside this work he is an active member of the team helping to induct and mentor new Meteorologists joining the UK Met Office.

  
  

  • PRESENTATION ABSTRACT
    

    SIGMETs are used globally to warn of any Significant Meteorological hazards that may affect aircraft in flight or on the ground. 
    

    

    This session is split into three sections.

    1. Overview of in-flight icing
    ~ Types of icing
    ~ Effects on aircraft
    ~ Why it is a hazard, how it is caused, and what are the important risk factors
    2. Forecasting icing and icing SIGMETs
    ~ Defining icing severity
    ~ Tools for forecasting icing
    ~ How we can predict the occurrence of the main risk factors
    ~ Example SIGMET for icing
    3. In-flight icing case study

  • PRESENTATION RECORDINGS
    

  • Overview of In-flight Icing (Duration: 12 minutes)

    Presented by: Alex Priestley, Learning Consultant, Met Office

  • Introduction to Icing recording File
  • Introduction to Icing - ENGLISH TRANSCRIPT File
  • Forecasting Icing and Icing SIGMETs (Duration: 19 minutes)

    Presented by: Alex Priestley, Learning Consultant, Met Office

  • Icing & SIGMETs recording File
  • Icing & SIGMETs - ENGLISH TRANSCRIPT File
  • In-flight Icing Case Study (Duration: 10 minutes)

    Presented by: Richard Jones, Learning Consultant, Met Office

  • Icing Case Study recording File
  • Icing Case Study - ENGLISH TRANSCRIPT File
  • LIVE SESSIONS
    

  • In-session recording on Aircraft Icing

  • Icing - In-session recording - RA I (Africa) and RA VI (Europe) URL
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  Ceiling and Visibility for Aerodromes

  PRESENTED BY:

  

  Harrison Burns-Fabb | Aviation Service Improvement Lead, Bureau of Meteorology

  Harry joined the Bureau of Meteorology in 2015, and has spent the last 7 years working as a meteorologist and trainer & assessor. Harry's experience lies in tropical meteorology, from working in Darwin and Brisbane, and currently specialises in training and assessing our team of aviation meteorologists.

  • PRESENTATION ABSTRACT
    

    

    This module will cover: Overview of Ceiling and Visibility Definitions of Ceiling and Visibility  Ceiling and visibility hazards to operators  Most common causes of low ceiling and visibility The Forecast Process Going through the forecast funnel Ground truthing  Adding value as a meteorologist Process for Effective Weather Watch Maintaining situational awareness Strategies to monitor incoming observations Proactive vs reactive weather watch Sending amendments

  • PRESENTATION RECORDINGS
    

  • Ceiling & Visibility presentations - FULL ENGLISH TRANSCRIPT File
  • 1. Overview of ceiling and visibility (Duration: 21 minutes)

  • Overview of Ceiling & Visibility recording File
  • 2. The Forecast Process (Duration: 19 minutes)

  • Ceiling & Visibility - The Forecast Process recording File
  • 3. Process for Effective Weather Watch (Duration: 22 minutes)

  • Ceiling & Visibility - Weather Watch recording File
  • LIVE SESSIONS
    

  • In-session recording and presentation on Ceiling and Visibility for Aerodromes

  • Ceiling and Visibility for Aerodromes - In-session recording - RA I (Africa) and RA VI (Europe) URL
  • Ceiling and Visibility for Aerodromes - In-session presentation File
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  Responding to Volcanic Ash

  Presented by:

  Chris Webster | Head of Training, MetService of New Zealand
  
  Chris has worked as an operational meteorologist and a meteorological instructor for many years. He has taught new and experienced meteorologists, aircrew, mariners and lay people. In the past 10 to 15 years he's been involved in WMO qualification and competency development.
  

  • PRESENTATION ABSTRACT
    

    

    This session will cover:

    • Introduction to Volcanic Ash (VA), including definition, history, world's active volcanoes, the three volcanic groups, and the eruption column
    • Hazards to aviation, such as drifting ash clouds, composition of particles, jet engine effects, windscreen abrasion and on-ground effects
      
    • VA products
    • Responding to and monitoring VA products and services
      
    • Tongan eruption case study
      

    
    

    
    

  • PRESENTATION RECORDINGS
    

  • Volcanic Ash Presentations - FULL ENGLISH TRANSCRIPT File
  • Introduction to Volcanic Ash (Duration: 11 minutes)

  • Introduction to Volcanic Ash - recording File
  • VA products (Duration: 10 minutes)

  • VA Products - recording File
  • Responding to VAA and other products, monitoring of volcanic activity (Duration: 8 minutes)

  • Responding to VAA and other products - recording File
  • Tongan Eruption: Case Study (Duration: 10 minutes)

  • Tongan Eruption: Case Study - recording File
  • LIVE SESSIONS
    

  • In-session recordings and presentation on Volcanic Ash

  • Volcanic Ash - In-session presentation File