Tropical Fog: A Look at Fog That Impacts Aviation in Guyana

 Available online: https://www.meted.ucar.edu/training_module.php?id=1007

This module applies concepts covered in the module, Fog: Its Processes and Impacts to Aviation. It examines the fog processes at a tropical location: Guyana. A basic overview of the main fog types is provided, and then a detailed analysis is done for a representative fog event at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport in Guyana. Conclusions are made about fog processes in Guyana which can then be applied to forecasting for aviation impacts.

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Language(s): English

Tags: Weather forecasting ; Fog ; Lesson/ Tutorial ; Aviation ; Caribbean ; Guyana ; Satellite Skills and Knowledge for Operational Meteorologists Add tag