Lesson 10: Local Winds Basics
Introduction

This lesson deals with local wind conditions. In flying, particularly during takeoff and landing, it is important to be aware of how local conditions can influence wind speed and wind direction. The objective of this weeks lesson is to learn about local winds and upper air turbuluence.

Local winds generally refers to mesoscale circulations other than thunderstorms. They can be thermally or externally driven winds. It is important to know their causes and characteristics to avoid the hazards they pose.

Learning Objectives
  1. Learn the basic local wind circulations:

    Sea and land breezes,
    valley and moutain breezes,
    downslope winds, and
    mountain waves.

How to Proceed
  • Read Chapter 10.
  • Review the summary material under Lesson Content. This summarizes some of the most important concepts of these chapters.
  • Do the Learning Activities to prepare you for this weeks quiz.
Time Requirement

This is 37 pages of reading, which should take about one hour to 90 minutes. The practice exercise should take about 20 to 30 minutes and the quiz 20 minutes.