At high latitudes in winter, the atmosphere at flight levels used by passenger and cargo aircraft can reach temperatures cold enough to restrict the flow of jet fuel from the fuel tanks to the engine, due either to water freezing in the fuel or the fuel itself freezing. Currently, aviation forecasters rely on a combination…
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New Seal Holder: Ashley Dougherty
Congratulations to Ashley Dougherty on earning her TV Weathercaster Seal of Approval! Follow Ashley on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. See all the other members who have earned a TV, Radio, or Digital Seal here, and more information on becoming a Seal Holder here. Want to join the National Weather Association? Receive our monthly newsletter, job postings and more…
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ICYMI: On Our Radar: Dr. Sam Ng
On Our Radar: Dr. Sam Ng by Becca Mazur, Professional Development Committee Chair EDITOR'S NOTE: This is an article from our NWA April Newsletter. To receive our latest exclusive articles, join the NWA. Dr. Sam Ng is a professor of meteorology at Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver). He received his doctorate in meteorology from Saint…
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