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.

WEATHER REPORTS, FORECASTS & FLIGHT PLANNING

Praise for previous editions:
The best new book on the subject...comprehensive, authoritative, and filled with examples and illustrations...beneficial to student pilots and pros alike.--AOPA Pilot

Lankfords book does a much better job of helping pilots understand reports and forecasts than Aviation Weather Services. In addition, Lankford explains quite a bit of meteorology as he shows you how to understand written material and charts.--Flight Training magazine

Whether youre flying into the wild blue yonder, gray skies, or pitch-black night, Terry T. Lankfords classic weather guide for pilots is your one indispensable source for clear meteorological information. In this easy-to-understand book, FAA Weather Specialist and 30-year veteran pilot Lankford gives pilots practical weather guidance for safer flights.

In WEATHER REPORTS, FORECASTS & FLIGHT PLANNING, youll find more than weather theory and simple assessment information. Terry Lankford gives you:

* Hands-on advice on pilot interpretation and application of diverse weather information

* The voice of experience in applying real-life techniques to specific information

* Pilot-tested, best-practice procedures for all types of conditions, forecasts, and flight planning

* Vital information on challenges such as vorticity, icing, low-level wind shear, thunderstorms, and turbulence

* A pilot-savvy understanding of the limitations and evolution of weather forecasting

* Clarifications of dangerous misunderstandings and misconceptions about weather forecasts and terminology

* The most efficient ways to get the meteorological information you need and make maximum use of FAA automated services

* Decoding of weather and NOTAM abbreviations

NEW IN THIS EDITION:

* Coverage of satellite imagery

* Completely updated to METAR format

* NEXRAD and Leading-Edge radar products

* National Weather Service procedures, techniques, reorganization

* Aviation Weather Channel web page help

* Mountain Wave Forecasts information

* Wind chill/comfort index

Providing the equivelant of in-depth experience in gathering, interpreting, and applying meteorological information, this book puts the goal of weather-wise piloting within easy reach. WEATHER REPORTS, FORECASTS & FLIGHT PLANNING will raise your confidence level as it raises your skills.