Vaisala IceCast Winter Service Scenario Training

General

This course will introduce the trainees to and examine several of the most common and problematic winter service meteorological scenarios.  The trainees will then consider and discuss the issues and hazards relating to these scenarios. This course is aimed at trainees who make or who are interested in winter service decisions.  

Main Benefits

• Hazardous scenarios can be confronted in a safe environment so the trainee can better deal with them back in their work place
• Uniquely combines meteorological theory with data displays familiar to the trainee
• Delegate interaction stimulates swapping of best practice ideas and improved efficiency

Course Program Outline

• Sources of Information available
• Influencing factors in the decision making process
• Hazards and issues associated with the following pre-defined scenarios: -

• Snow, ice and frost situations
• Marginal nights
• Frontal clearance