AS 200 - C3L1: Atmospheric Basics
The atmospheric layer you would mostly find clouds and weather.
What is the TROPOSPHERE?
Is defined as the process of deciding whether it is safe to fly in the current weather conditions.
What is RISK MANAGEMENT?
Defined as how cold it actually feels on your skin when the wind is factored in.
What is WIND CHILL?
Defined as "the interpretation of the influence of the heavenly bodies on human affairs".
What is ASTROLOGY?
The Greek word which means “wander”
What is PLANET?
The layer of the atmosphere that contains the Ozone layer.
What is the STRATOSPHERE?
The people who manages aircraft traffic through all phases of flight in a specific airspace.
What is AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL?
A procedure conducted by a pilot when a landing cannot be safely accomplished.
What is MISSED APPROACH?
The type of research that modern astronomy is built on.
What is ANCIENT ASTROLOGY RESEARCH?
The brightest celestial object in the sky that can be seen from Earth.
What is VENUS?
The atmospheric layer that you would find most satellites that orbit Earth.
What is the EXOSPHERE?
The most powerful radar in the world.
What is Next Generation Weather Radar (NEXRAD)?
A dry storm that contains smaller soil particles.
What is a DUST STORM?
The scientist that created the 1st unified model of how the universe works.
Who is SIR ISAAC NEWTON?
Defined as "a group of stars forming a recognizable pattern".
What is a CONSTELLATION?
The layer of the atmosphere that burns up most meteors that travel towards Earth.
What is the MESOSPHERE?
The radar system that is installed at major airports that prevents collisions.
What is the Terminal Doppler Weather Radar (TDWR)?
A downdraft that occurs during a thunderstorm.
What is a MICROBURST?
The Scientist that is known as the Father of Astronomy.
Who is GALILEO?
This moon phase occurs when the Moon passes directly behind Earth and into its shadow.
What is a LUNAR ECLIPSE?
The layer of the atmosphere where the International Space Station is located.
What is the THERMOSPHERE?
________, WIND, and SKY CONDITIONS are all included in the METARs.
What is VISIBILITY?
When warm air rises and cooler air moves in to take its place.
What is CONVECTION?
The THREE THINGS the Mayans considered when they built their buildings.
What are THE SUN, THE MOON, and THE PLANETS?
The Law that states that no matter the swing, the time it takes to complete is exactly the same
What is the Law of the PENDULUM?