Tropical Cyclone Effects On Aviation Operations

Question 1

According to the National Climate Assessment _____ of the _____ largest airports in the U.S have at least one runway with an elevation within 12 feet of current sea levels

Answer 1

13, 47

Question 2

These Airports within 12 ft of current sea levels are ______ to _____ from a moderate to high _________

Answer 2

Vulnerable, flooding, storm surge

Question 3

Severe _______ can occur within U-L ______ layer due to strong _____ shear and ________ motion

Answer 3

Turbulence, outflow, horizontal, undulating

Question 4

TCs have _______ impacts on airport operations

Answer 4

Significant

Question 5

The Tropical Cyclone Aviation (TCA) advisory contains initial and forecast positions (_______ & ________ in degrees and _______) and intensities (___) at 0, 6, 12, 18, and 24 hour ______ periods

Answer 5

Latitude, longitude, minutes, kt, forecast

Question 6

Preparedness actions are taken at the _______ of each TC season

Answer 6

Beginning