Weather Forecasting With a Focus on Aviation Meteorology

Join this comprehensive aviation meteorology course designed to teach weather forecasting with a specialized focus on aviation. This interactive class combines real-world forecasting tools, hands-on learning, and expert guidance to provide a practical and engaging educational experience.

What You'll Learn:
Students will gain valuable skills in weather forecasting by working with industry-standard tools, including:

- Surface charts
- Graphical model data
- Radar and satellite products

Course Highlights:
Main Resource: The Air Force technical manual TN 98-002 will serve as the foundational guide for classroom instruction, offering detailed forecasting techniques explained in a hands-on, practical format.
Supplemental Materials: The course includes interactive PowerPoint slides, class discussions, and opportunities for students to ask questions for deeper understanding.

Specific Topics Covered:
- Clouds, fog, rain, snow, and thunderstorms
- Surface winds and jet streams
- Temperature forecasting
- Synoptic scale analysis and fronts
- Turbulence and icing
- Radar and satellite interpretation

Course Format:
Interactive Lectures: Learn through guided discussions and expert-led sessions.
Flexible Participation: While starting from the beginning is recommended for full comprehension, students can join the class at any point during its duration.
No Homework: The teaching style is lecture-based, supported by TN 98-002 and visual aids, with no assigned homework.

This aviation weather course is perfect for anyone passionate about meteorology or aviation. Whether you're looking to enhance your professional skills or simply explore a fascinating topic, this class offers a fun, engaging, and educational environment to master weather forecasting.

Week 1: Clouds  10 Sep 2025
Week 2: Fog  17 Sep 2025
Week 3: Rain  24 Sep 2025
Week 4: Snow  1 Oct 2025
Week 5: Thunderstorms  8 Oct 2025
Week 6: Surface Winds  15 Oct 2025
Week 7: Jet Streams  22 Oct 2025
Week 8: Frontal Systems 29 Oct 2025
Week 9: Synoptic Scale Analysis 5 Nov 2025
Week 10: Temperature 12 Nov 2025
Week 11: Turbulence  19 Nov 2025
Week 12: Icing 26 Nov 2025
Week 13: Radar 3 Dec 2025
Week 14: Satellite 10 Dec 2025