Course Detail
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| METEOROLOGY | - | Fall Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 5 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Özlem İLDAY |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assoc.Prof. Emrah Tuncay ÖZDEMİR |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | To provide students with the knowledge of aviation meteorology that will be necessary in the field they will work and to raise awareness about the effects of weather conditions on flight operations. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Introduction to Meteorology,Atmosphere, Structure, Layers, Standard Atmosphere in Aviation,Temperature, Heat, Measurement, Surface Temperature,Pressure Systems,Altimetry,Winds,Humidity, Phases of water, Humidity parameters, Humidity measurements,Adiabatics and Stability, Lapse Rate,Clouds, Cloud Formations and Precipitation,Visibility and Fog,Air Masses and Fronts,Turbulence,Thunderstorms, Severe Weather Conditions, Precipitation, Strong Winds, Icing,Meteorological Aerodrome Reports (METARs), Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts (TAFs), Significant Weather and Wind Charts, Warning Messages, Meteorological Information for Aircraft in Flight. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1- Will be able to define the components and layers of the atmosphere and explain the ICAO Standard Atmosphere. | 16, 9 | A |
| 1.1 - Explains the components of the atmosphere. | 16, 9 | A |
| 1.2 - Expresses the changes of the components of the atmosphere with altitude. | 16, 9 | A |
| 1.3 - Explains the defining characteristics of the layers of the atmosphere. | 16, 9 | A |
| 1.4 - Explains the features of the ICAO Standard Atmosphere model. | 16, 9 | A |
| 2 - Will be able to explain meteorological phenomena such as wind, turbulence, air masses and fronts. | 16, 9 | A |
| 2.1 - Explains the concepts related to wind, its formation, types, local and global winds. | 16, 9 | A |
| 2.2 - Defines the types and characteristics of turbulence and the factors that cause turbulence. | 16, 9 | A |
| 2.3 - Classifies air masses and fronts, explains their properties, sources and formation conditions. | 16, 9 | A |
| 3 - Will be able to understand and explain meteorological phenomena such as clouds and icing. | 16, 9 | A |
| 3.1 - Expresses the factors affecting cloud formation, describes cloud types and properties. | 16, 9 | A |
| 3.2 - Describes what icing is, its types, formation mechanisms, and its effects on the aircraft. | 16, 9 | A |
| 4 - Will be able to define visibility and list the factors that limit visibility. | 16, 9 | A |
| 4.1 - Explains the definitions of visibility used in aviation. | 16, 9 | A |
| 4.2 - Describes meteorological events that cause restrictions in visibility. | 16, 9 | A |
| 5 - Will be able to explain meteorological reports, warning messages, publications, weather and wind charts used in aviation. | 16, 9 | A |
| 5.1 - Describes METAR, SPECI and TAF reports. | 16, 9 | A |
| 5.2 - Describes SIGMET, AIRMET and GAMET warning messages. | 16, 9 | A |
| 5.3 - Explains meteorological prognostic charts, pressure charts, defines VOLMET and ATIS services. | 16, 9 | A |
| Teaching Methods: | 16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Meteorology | |
| 2 | Atmosphere, Structure, Layers, Standard Atmosphere in Aviation | |
| 3 | Temperature, Heat, Measurement, Surface Temperature | |
| 4 | Pressure Systems | |
| 5 | Altimetry | |
| 6 | Winds | |
| 7 | Humidity, Phases of water, Humidity parameters, Humidity measurements | |
| 8 | Adiabatics and Stability, Lapse Rate | |
| 9 | Clouds, Cloud Formations and Precipitation | |
| 10 | Visibility and Fog | |
| 11 | Air Masses and Fronts | |
| 12 | Turbulence | |
| 13 | Thunderstorms, Severe Weather Conditions, Precipitation, Strong Winds, Icing | |
| 14 | Meteorological Aerodrome Reports (METARs), Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts (TAFs), Significant Weather and Wind Charts, Warning Messages, Meteorological Information for Aircraft in Flight |
| Resources |
| 1 -"Havacılık Meteorolojisine Giriş" (Introduction to Aviation Meteorology), Mikdat Kadıoğlu, Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık, 2021, ISBN: 9786254171185 2- "Meteoroloji" (Meteorology), Prof.Dr. Öznur Usanmaz, Anadolu Üniversitesi Yayınları, 2021, ISBN:9789750641848 3 -Ackerman, Steven A., Knox, John A. (2015) Meteorology - Understanding the Atmosphere, Translation: Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık ISBN : 978-6053202097 |
| "Meteorology-ATPL Ground Training Series", CAE Oxford Aviation Academy, 2014 |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Defines the theoretical knowledge in the field of aviation management. | X | |||||
| 2 | Explains the necessary of mathematical and statistical methods in the field of aviation management. | X | |||||
| 3 | Uses at least one computer program required in the field of aviation management. | X | |||||
| 4 | Demonstrates proficiency in foreign language proficiency required in the field of aviation management. | X | |||||
| 5 | Prepares projects about his field and manages team works. | X | |||||
| 6 | It critically evaluates the knowledge and skills that it constantly renews and acquires by following the developments in the field of Aviation management with the awareness of lifelong learning in the professional field, | X | |||||
| 7 | Uses theoretical and practical information in the field of aviation management. | X | |||||
| 8 | Follows up to date technologies and communicates verbally/writing using a foreign language at least A2 level. | ||||||
| 9 | Adopts and uses organizational / corporate, business and social ethical values. | X | |||||
| 10 | It adopts social responsibility principles and takes initiative when necessary, within the framework of public service sensitivity. | ||||||
| 11 | In order to carry out interdisciplinary studies, analyze basic information and data in different disciplines and use them in the field. | X | |||||
| 12 | It offers appropriate suggestions in both micro and macro frameworks in the face of problems in the aviation management sectors. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |
| ECTS / Workload Table | ||||||
| Activities | Number of | Duration(Hour) | Total Workload(Hour) | |||
| Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 | |||
| Guided Problem Solving | 2 | 6 | 12 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 2 | 7 | 14 | |||
| Term Project | 1 | 5 | 5 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 1 | 10 | 10 | |||
| Quiz | 1 | 15 | 15 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 1 | 15 | 15 | |||
| General Exam | 1 | 24 | 24 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 137 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(137/30) | 5 | |||||
| ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit. | ||||||
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| METEOROLOGY | - | Fall Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 5 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Özlem İLDAY |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assoc.Prof. Emrah Tuncay ÖZDEMİR |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | To provide students with the knowledge of aviation meteorology that will be necessary in the field they will work and to raise awareness about the effects of weather conditions on flight operations. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Introduction to Meteorology,Atmosphere, Structure, Layers, Standard Atmosphere in Aviation,Temperature, Heat, Measurement, Surface Temperature,Pressure Systems,Altimetry,Winds,Humidity, Phases of water, Humidity parameters, Humidity measurements,Adiabatics and Stability, Lapse Rate,Clouds, Cloud Formations and Precipitation,Visibility and Fog,Air Masses and Fronts,Turbulence,Thunderstorms, Severe Weather Conditions, Precipitation, Strong Winds, Icing,Meteorological Aerodrome Reports (METARs), Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts (TAFs), Significant Weather and Wind Charts, Warning Messages, Meteorological Information for Aircraft in Flight. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1- Will be able to define the components and layers of the atmosphere and explain the ICAO Standard Atmosphere. | 16, 9 | A |
| 1.1 - Explains the components of the atmosphere. | 16, 9 | A |
| 1.2 - Expresses the changes of the components of the atmosphere with altitude. | 16, 9 | A |
| 1.3 - Explains the defining characteristics of the layers of the atmosphere. | 16, 9 | A |
| 1.4 - Explains the features of the ICAO Standard Atmosphere model. | 16, 9 | A |
| 2 - Will be able to explain meteorological phenomena such as wind, turbulence, air masses and fronts. | 16, 9 | A |
| 2.1 - Explains the concepts related to wind, its formation, types, local and global winds. | 16, 9 | A |
| 2.2 - Defines the types and characteristics of turbulence and the factors that cause turbulence. | 16, 9 | A |
| 2.3 - Classifies air masses and fronts, explains their properties, sources and formation conditions. | 16, 9 | A |
| 3 - Will be able to understand and explain meteorological phenomena such as clouds and icing. | 16, 9 | A |
| 3.1 - Expresses the factors affecting cloud formation, describes cloud types and properties. | 16, 9 | A |
| 3.2 - Describes what icing is, its types, formation mechanisms, and its effects on the aircraft. | 16, 9 | A |
| 4 - Will be able to define visibility and list the factors that limit visibility. | 16, 9 | A |
| 4.1 - Explains the definitions of visibility used in aviation. | 16, 9 | A |
| 4.2 - Describes meteorological events that cause restrictions in visibility. | 16, 9 | A |
| 5 - Will be able to explain meteorological reports, warning messages, publications, weather and wind charts used in aviation. | 16, 9 | A |
| 5.1 - Describes METAR, SPECI and TAF reports. | 16, 9 | A |
| 5.2 - Describes SIGMET, AIRMET and GAMET warning messages. | 16, 9 | A |
| 5.3 - Explains meteorological prognostic charts, pressure charts, defines VOLMET and ATIS services. | 16, 9 | A |
| Teaching Methods: | 16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Meteorology | |
| 2 | Atmosphere, Structure, Layers, Standard Atmosphere in Aviation | |
| 3 | Temperature, Heat, Measurement, Surface Temperature | |
| 4 | Pressure Systems | |
| 5 | Altimetry | |
| 6 | Winds | |
| 7 | Humidity, Phases of water, Humidity parameters, Humidity measurements | |
| 8 | Adiabatics and Stability, Lapse Rate | |
| 9 | Clouds, Cloud Formations and Precipitation | |
| 10 | Visibility and Fog | |
| 11 | Air Masses and Fronts | |
| 12 | Turbulence | |
| 13 | Thunderstorms, Severe Weather Conditions, Precipitation, Strong Winds, Icing | |
| 14 | Meteorological Aerodrome Reports (METARs), Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts (TAFs), Significant Weather and Wind Charts, Warning Messages, Meteorological Information for Aircraft in Flight |
| Resources |
| 1 -"Havacılık Meteorolojisine Giriş" (Introduction to Aviation Meteorology), Mikdat Kadıoğlu, Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık, 2021, ISBN: 9786254171185 2- "Meteoroloji" (Meteorology), Prof.Dr. Öznur Usanmaz, Anadolu Üniversitesi Yayınları, 2021, ISBN:9789750641848 3 -Ackerman, Steven A., Knox, John A. (2015) Meteorology - Understanding the Atmosphere, Translation: Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık ISBN : 978-6053202097 |
| "Meteorology-ATPL Ground Training Series", CAE Oxford Aviation Academy, 2014 |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Defines the theoretical knowledge in the field of aviation management. | X | |||||
| 2 | Explains the necessary of mathematical and statistical methods in the field of aviation management. | X | |||||
| 3 | Uses at least one computer program required in the field of aviation management. | X | |||||
| 4 | Demonstrates proficiency in foreign language proficiency required in the field of aviation management. | X | |||||
| 5 | Prepares projects about his field and manages team works. | X | |||||
| 6 | It critically evaluates the knowledge and skills that it constantly renews and acquires by following the developments in the field of Aviation management with the awareness of lifelong learning in the professional field, | X | |||||
| 7 | Uses theoretical and practical information in the field of aviation management. | X | |||||
| 8 | Follows up to date technologies and communicates verbally/writing using a foreign language at least A2 level. | ||||||
| 9 | Adopts and uses organizational / corporate, business and social ethical values. | X | |||||
| 10 | It adopts social responsibility principles and takes initiative when necessary, within the framework of public service sensitivity. | ||||||
| 11 | In order to carry out interdisciplinary studies, analyze basic information and data in different disciplines and use them in the field. | X | |||||
| 12 | It offers appropriate suggestions in both micro and macro frameworks in the face of problems in the aviation management sectors. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |