文档介绍：QTP TW 1W0X1
1 Dec 99
Air Force Weather
Qualification Training Package
Forecasting Weather
Elements
Trainee Workbook
Providing Standardized Training
to
“Exploit Weather for Battle”
Approved for P ublic Release;
Distribution Unlimited
AIR FORCE WEATHER AGENCY
TRAINING DIVISION
106 Peacekeeper Dr., Ste 2N3
Offutt Air Force Base NE 68113-4039
QTP TW 1W0X1
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Acknowledgments
Headquarters
Air Force Weather Agency
Commander
Col. Charles W. French
Director, Air & Space Science
Lt. Col. Nathan R. Feldman
Authors
MSgt Gary Mercer
&
Mr. Mike Jimenez
Headquarters Air Force Weather Agency
Technical Training Branch (DNTT)
Editorial Staff
SMSgt Michael J. Przybysz
&
Capt Travis Steen
Headquarters Air Force Weather Agency
Technical Training Branch (DNTT)
munications to:
Forecasting Weather Elements
Headquarters Air Force Weather Agency
Training Division (DNT)
106 Peacekeeper Dr, Ste 2N3
Offutt AFB, NE 68113-4039
Phone
Comm (402) 294-2117
DSN 271-2117
Fax
Comm (402) 292-8207
QTP TW 1W0X1
DNS 272-8207
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Table of Contents
Page
Module 1 - SURFACE WINDS ...................................................................................... 1
. General Information ............................................................................................ 3
. Forces That Affect Winds.................................................................................... 3
. Pressure Gradient Force................................................................................ 3
. Coriolis Force............................................................................................... 3
. Centrifugal and Centripetal Forces................................................................ 4
. Frictional Force ................................................