Weather Conditions

 Weather Conditions

        The greatest weather condition to me in aviation is snow that can cause the most severe weather conditions. Snow can prevent pilots from seeing visually, causing components on the aircraft to not wirk and also prevent aircraft from even taking off and (Arbogast, 2015). example, "Snow and blowing snow can greatly affect aircraft on the ground, as well as during ascent and descent. When visibility is significantly reduced, as a result of snow activity, aircraft acceptance rates are often reduced. This causes operational delays, and at times aircraft may need to divert to alternate airfields. Significant snow accumulation can impact airport operations, and runways may close for plowing. If the rate of snowfall is such that plowing and treatment are not able to keep runways clear, a particular airfield may be forced to close"(Arbogast, 2015).

        The buildup of snow on aircraft can cause serious mishaps as ice builds dues to the weather going below the freezing point. For instance, "There are three main types of aircraft icing: rime, clear, and mixed. The most common type is rime ice, which is milky white in color and occurs when water droplets freeze immediately upon hitting the aircraft’s surface. This type of ice typically forms on the leading edges of the aircraft and can be removed or prevented with de-icing or anti-icing equipment. Clear ice is considered more hazardous than rime ice because it is denser and freezes more gradually, allowing ice form across surfaces that might not be protected by de-ice or anti-icing equipment. Mixed ice, as you can guess, is the combination of rime and clear ice" (Hartzellprop, 2018).



References:

Arbogast, S. (2018, August 23). Snow – its effects on aircraft & Runways: Part 2 – dealing with snow. Universal® Operational Insight Blog. Retrieved November 8, 2021, from https://www.universalweather.com/blog/snow-its-effects-on-aircraft-runways-part-2-dealing-with-snow/.

HartzelProp. (2018, February 13). How does icing affect your aircraft? Hartzell Propeller. Retrieved November 8, 2021, from https://hartzellprop.com/icing-affect-aircraft/.

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