Rocket Science
Wind Aloft
Use the following winds/temps product to answer the questions.
Data valid time (2pt)
What are the winds and temps at 6,000ft over ATL? (3pts)
What are the winds and temps at 18,000ft over ATL? (3pts)
What are the winds and temps at 34,000ft over ATL? (3pts)
Given the temps at 34,00ft over ATL, would you expect to encounter icing conditions at that altitude? (3pts)
What are the winds at 6,000ft over MIA? (2pts)
Using the temperatures where would you expect the freezing level to be over ATL? (Use a standard lapse rate for your calculations and be exact. For example, if it is 5°C at 12,000ft and -5°C at 18,000ft give me your freezing level at 15,000ft.) (3pts)
What is the environmental lapse rate between 3,000ft and 12,000ft over ATL? What information is this giving you (think about the slide that has the differing lapse rates)? Be specific. “Stable” or “Unstable” will result in a complete deduction of points? (4pts)
