CNATRAINST 1542.8J
19 March 2001
OUTLINE OF INSTRUCTION
Lesson Topic 2.9:
Turbulence
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:
2.71
List the intensities used to describe turbulence.
2.72
Define the terms used to report turbulence with
respect to time.
2.73
Describe how thermal turbulence develops.
2.74
turbulence.
2.75
Describe how mechanical turbulence develops.
2.76
mountain wave turbulence.
2.77
Describe the six rules for flights in the vicinity of
mountain waves.
2.78
2.79
Describe how large scale wind shear creates turbulence.
2.80
Describe the flight techniques for turbulence
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