Vaisala IceCast Thermal Mapping Training Course

General

The trainees will learn about the Thermal Mapping process, its uses and how it is performed.  Hands on training will also be given to configure and interpret the Forecast Thermal Maps.  The course is aimed at the users who have had their roads / runway thermally mapped and make transport weather decisions, or want to learn more about the Thermal Mapping process in general.

Main Benefits

• Provides a full explanation of Thermal Mapping which is an essential part of the decision making process
• Ensures a complete understanding of when and how the Thermal Maps are to be used
• Will provide the delegate with the knowledge to allow selective anti-icing strategies and also the ability to identify dangerous sections of the road which are not apparent when using only weather stations

Course Program Outline

• Introduction to Thermal Mapping
• The uses of Thermal Mapping
• Permanent factors influencing the road / runway surface temperature
• Temporary factors influencing the road / runway surface temperature / weather conditions.
• Extreme nights, Intermediate nights, Damped nights
• The Thermal Mapping survey
• Climatic domains
• Forecast Thermal Maps in Iceview
• TimeStep Forecast Thermal Maps in Iceview