This book lets you utilize the latest advances in satellite and radar imaging for smooth, safe flight operations. Recent breakthroughs in radar and satellite imaging and communications technology have put a tremendous amount of potentially life-saving weather-related data at a pilot's disposal. This heavily-illustrated, expertly written resource explains how to obtain, interpret, and effectively apply all this information. "Radar & Satellite Weather Interpretation For Pilots" thoroughly describes the usefulness - as well as limitations - of radar and satellite imaging in flight planning and operations and offers in-depth coverage of key topics such as: geographical features; weather features; interpretation and application; maps and codes; equipment reviews; lightning detection equipment; image illustrations; flight planning strategies; risk evaluation; and more.You'll also find reference information and maps to help plot radar locations and lists to decode location identifiers. Although "Radar & Satellite Weather Interpretation for Pilots" includes an in-depth review of satellite and weather radar fundamentals as applied to flight, it is far more than a collection of facts - it is a working tool that teaches pilots solid decision-making and risk assessment skills. The author, who is a former FAA Weather Specialist and a consultant for NASA includes valuable case study examples of misinterpretation and prevention techniques as well as actual weather scenarios used to apply flight planning strategies. If you are looking for clear and up-to-date information on satellite and radar weather interpretations for flight operations, your search ends here.
Introduction
Chapter 1: Introduction to Radar
Chapter 2: Thunderstorm Avoidance Systems
Chapter 3: Radar Weather Products
Chapter 4: Introduction to Satellite Imagery
Chapter 5: Geographical and Weather Features on Satellite Imagery
Chapter 6: Satellite Interpretation and Application
Chapter 7: Flight Planning Strategies
Chapter 8: Evaluating Risk Appendix A: Weather Report and Forecast Contractions Appendix B: NWS Weather Radar Chart and Locations Appendix C: Weather Advisory Plotting Chart and Locations Appendix D: Geographical Area Designators Glossary Index
Terry T. Lankford has been a Weather Specialist with the FAA for nearly 30 years, and is the author of three titles in McGraw-Hill's Practical Flying Series: Understanding Aeronautical Charts, 2nd Edition, Cockpit Weather Decisions, and all three editions of this book. He also wrote Aircraft Icing. A pilot since 1967, he also holds single-engine, multiengine, and instrument ratings, as well as an FAA Gold Seal Instructor certificate. An FAA accident prevention counselor, he earned the Flight Safety Award in 1979. Lankford also contributes articles to pilot periodicals.
