CNATRAINST 1542.8J
19 March 2001
OUTLINE OF INSTRUCTION
Lesson Topic 2.5:
Atmospheric Stability
Contact Periods:
1.0 Classroom
Media:
Electronic classroom presentation with slides
Terminal Objective:
Partially supported by this lesson topic:
2.0
Upon completion of this unit of instruction the student
naval aviator will demonstrate knowledge of meteorological
theory enabling them to make intelligent decisions when
confronted with various weather phenomena and hazards.
Enabling Objectives:
Completely supported by this lesson topic:
2.39
Define atmospheric stability, instability, and neutral
stability.
2.40
Describe the adiabatic process.
2.41
and the values of the dry and moist adiabatic lapse
rates in degrees Celsius.
2.42
Describe the four types of lifting.
2.43
Describe the conditions that must exist for
conditional instability.
2.44
Describe the conditions that must exist for convective
instability.
2.45
Identify the flight conditions associated with a
stable and unstable atmosphere including cloud type,
icing.
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