Module Title:Introduction to Aviation Meteorology
Language of Instruction:English
Credits: 5
NFQ Level:6
Module Delivered In 1 programme(s)
Teaching & Learning Strategies: This module will be taught by class lectures, class discussions and self-directed learning
Module Aim: The aim of this module is to provide the students with an understanding of meteorology and its effects on daily aviation operations.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1 Understand the significance of weather on daily operations
LO2 Discuss the formation of clouds
LO3 Analyse surface observations including actual weather conditions and terminal area forecasts
LO4 Explain the importance of upper air observations through the use of the various wind charts
LO5 Describe a station model
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
7580 LAWS H1S02 Civil Air Law and Regulations
7583 MATH H1S01 Maths Principles for Flight Dispatchers
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed.
No requirements listed
 

Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
International Civil Aviation (ICAO) Annex 3 Meteorological Services
Objective, determination and provision of Meteorological Services Supply, use and quality management of national meteorological services Notifications required from operator(s) of new route(s) or new aircraft type(s)
International Civil Aviation (ICAO) – Decoding weather observations
Construction of weather observations; Wind direction and speed (upper and lower); Temperature and humidity (upper and lower); Cumulonimbus clouds (Thunder storms);Volcanic ash advisories
Cloud formations
Description, classification, interpreting
Station model
Definition; Examining and understanding the various symbols presented on the chart; Understanding and interpreting the information contained on the Actual and Terminal Area forecast; transmitting the Actual and Terminal forecast to the pilot-in-command during flight.
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment40.00%
End of Module Formal Examination60.00%
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Essay Assignment covering learning outcomes 1 & 2 1,2 40.00 Sem 1 End
No Project
No Practical
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Formal Exam End of module exam - all learning outcomes addresses 1,2,3,4,5 60.00 End-of-Semester

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture Per Semester 0.96
Independent Learning Time Per Semester 4.04
Total Hours 125.00
 

Module Delivered In

Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CW_BSFOP_D Bachelor of Science in Flight Operations 2 Mandatory