Universität Wien

280388 VO Traffic Meteorology (2024W)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 28 - Erdwissenschaften, Meteorologie-Geophysik und Astronomie
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Details

max. 20 participants
Language: German

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Blocked lecture in November 2024

  • Saturday 09.11. 09:00 - 15:00 Praktikumsraum Meteorologie 2F513 5.OG UZA II
  • Saturday 16.11. 09:00 - 15:00 Praktikumsraum Meteorologie 2F513 5.OG UZA II
  • Saturday 23.11. 09:00 - 15:00 Praktikumsraum Meteorologie 2F513 5.OG UZA II
  • Saturday 30.11. 09:00 - 15:00 Praktikumsraum Meteorologie 2F513 5.OG UZA II

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The course provides an overview of the diverse interactions between weather and traffic, as well as transportation infrastructure.
A particular focus is placed on aviation.
The content is delivered through lectures using slides (PowerPoint), additional documents (PDFs, links, etc.), specific literature, and supplementary videos.

Contents:
Historical overview of aviation meteorology and commercial aviation
Synoptic-scale, mesoscale and microscale phenomena in aviation
Standardized coding (METAR, TAF, SIGMET, ...) in aviation
Weather maps and meteorological products for aviation
Flight weather forecasting
Basics of aerodynamics
Weather-based hazards (wind, wind shear, turbulence, icing, ...)
Road weather and weather in railroading

Assessment and permitted materials

Dates and mode of the exam will be fixed in accordance with the students during the first appointment.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Examination topics

The entire content of the lecture.

Reading list

Will be presented in the lecture.

Association in the course directory

PM-MetNawi; PM-RelSci;

Last modified: Tu 19.08.2025 10:46