Title:
Hear from a Local NOAA National Weather Service Meteorologist about Aviation Weather Products
Topic:
Dr Alex Tardy Will Speak To Us About How They Make Aviation Weather Products
Speaker(s):
Dr Alex Tardy, Meteorologist
Brief Description:
See instructions below for new security procedures for all attendees.
We'll hear from aviation forecaster Dr Alex Tardy and learn how they make the weather products we see like TAFs, forecast discussions, and more. He'll also things like weather radar and some of the challenges of short term weather forecasting. Take the opportunity to ask questions and get an insight into what to watch out for in our local area. Put a face to the person who makes the product we read almost every day and learn about other weather resources you can use that you may not have thought of. Learn about the technology they use and the associated strengths and weaknesses and what can cause a forecast to change or be inaccurate which can help you be a safer pilot.
Alex Tardy a San Diego NWS meteorologist with responsibilities that include::
- Warning Coordination Meteorologist, Manager
- Emergency Preparedness and Partner Collaboration
- Education and Outreach Coordinator
- Media and Public Information Officer
- Skywarn Program Manager
There will be time for Q&A after the presentation.
Prior to attending a safety seminar in person, please review and abide by Current CDC, State and Local Health Guidelines.
Select Number:
WP09121943
Location of Seminar:
Solar Turbines, Kearny Mesa Facility
4200 Ruffin Road
Titan Conference Room
San Diego, CA 92123
Directions to Venue:
Exit I-15 or SR-163 at Balboa Ave; go west from I-15, east from SR-163 to Ruffin Road, south on Ruffin Road to the first traffic light at Ridgehaven, turn west into the Solar Turbines parking lot.
Seating:
150
seats at the facility,
108
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Seminar has passed.
Sponsoring Division:
San Diego FAA Safety Team
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
There are new security procedures in place for all attendees.
Be sure to preregister in advance for this seminar.
If you are unable to pre-register, you are still welcome to show up but you will need to wait for Security to check in all registered guests before they can check you in.
When checking in with Solar Security Guards, you must provide a government issued I.D. (e.g. Drivers License) and initial a login sheet.
Thank you to Solar Turbines for the use of their conference room.
Equal Access Information:
The FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) is committed to providing equal access to this meeting/event for all participants. If you need alternative formats or services because of a disability, please communicate your request as soon as possible with the person in the “Contact Information” area of the meeting/event notice. Note that two weeks is usually required to arrange services.
Credit Applicability:
1 Credit for Basic Knowledge Topic 3
FAASTeam Project Information:
Fly Quietly! Please respect the serenity of our neighborhoods.
National Project:
Any other Operations task not covered in the NPP
Additional Event Documents: