Jeppesen Sanderson Inc., 2004. — 354 p.
This book has been written and published to assist students enrolled in an approved JAA Air Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) course in preparation for the JAA ATPL theoretical knowledge examinations. Nothing in the content of this book is to be interpreted as constituting instruction or advice relating to practical flying.
The Atmosphere
Pressure and Pressure Systems
Altimetry
Temperature
Water in the Atmosphere
Density
Stability
Clouds
Cloud Formation
Precipitation
Thunderstorms
Visibility
Icing
Wind
Local Winds
Air Masses
Fronts and Occlusions
Upper Winds
Windshear and Turbulence
Non-Frontal Pressure Systems
Meteorological Observations and Meteorological Services
Meteorological Messages
The Synoptic Chart
Upper Air Charts
Climatology – The World Climate
Climatology – Prevailing Winds and Ocean Currents
Climatology – Tropical Revolving Storms and Tornadoes
Climatology – Regional Climatology