Module Title:Advanced Aviation Meteorology
Language of Instruction:English
Credits: 5
NFQ Level:7
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 indepth knowledge of meteorology structures and alerts in civil aviation.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1 Interpret weather fronts
LO2 Demonstrate an understanding of surface and upper air charts
LO3 Assess general climatology in relation to aviation
LO4 Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of Prognostic charts
LO5 Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of Meteorological warnings, storm, winter, rain storms, aircraft icing volcanic activity
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
7582 AVIA H2S20 Introduction to Aviation Meteorology
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
Weather fronts
Analysing the various weather charts for flight planning purposes
Prognostic charts
Definition; content; analysis of charts; use of charts
Meteorological warnings
Air masses; frontal depressions; ICAO Annex 15; Aeronautical Information Services (AIS)
Communicating Meteorological conditions
Use of Aircraft Communications addressing and Reporting System (ACARS); Advising the pilot-in-command on meteorological en-route, arrival and alternate airports; Use of aircraft meteorological data relay (AMDAR)
Meteorological Briefing Folder
Current and up to date meteorological charts; Surface observations (departure, enroute and arrival airports);Special meteorological conditions which may affect the safe operation of the flight and the aircraft; Preparing and updating meteorological briefing information folder
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 1,2,3,4 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 Learning Outcomes Assessed - All 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 5.04
Total Hours 150.00
 

Module Delivered In

Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CW_BSFOP_D Bachelor of Science in Flight Operations 3 Mandatory