DSP - Seasonal Meteorological Conditions and Hazards - I

Course Description

This course course provides a comprehensive overview of mid‑latitude climatology, jet stream dynamics, and the formation of local winds such as foehn, chinook, and Santa Ana. It then delves into aircraft icing, covering cloud microphysics, phase transitions, and the three primary icing types—rime, clear, and mixed—along with their impact on flight safety.

The material emphasizes the importance of understanding temperature, liquid water content, and droplet size for predicting icing severity, and offers practical guidance for pilots on detection, avoidance, and mitigation strategies.

Training Areas

FOO (Dispatcher)