Radar Imagery Explained – Interactive eLearning Course

Course contents

In this course you’ll learn about:

• The basics of radar theory.
• Gust/turbulence probability prediction.
• Why 40 dBZs of reflectivity is such a critical value for all aircraft.
• Estimating rainfall rates to predict in-flight turbulence.
• Interpreting the color values of different NEXRAD displays.
• How different weather vendors use different color scales on their uplinked weather.
• The strengths/weaknesses of uplinked weather.
• About ASR-9/ASR-11 approach control radar and convective weather prediction.
• Center’s WARP radar system and Nexrad radar returns.
• Real-time STARS weather radar information.
• All eLearning courses come with accompanying text in “Notes” section of player.
• Each course section comes with quizzes to test your knowledge.
• And much, much more.