CNATRAINST 1542.8J
19 March 2001
OUTLINE OF INSTRUCTION
Lesson Topic 2.11:
Ceilings and Visibility
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:
2.95
Define the following terms: visibility, flight
visibility, prevailing visibility, slant range
visibility, and runway visual range.
2.96
Identify the amount of sky coverage associated with
the following terms: sky clear, few, scattered,
broken, overcast, and vertical visibility.
2.97
Identify the various types of obscuring phenomena.
2.98
Define ceiling and vertical visibility.
2.99
Describe how the vertical visibility and obscuring
phenomena may constitute a ceiling.
2.100
Define fog.
2.101
Identify the four requirements for fog formation.
2.102
Describe how winds aid in the formation and
2.103
Identify the specific types of fog.
2.104
Identify how specific types of fog form and dissipate.
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