83rd Annual

Monday, 10 February 2003
Landform Recognition from the Air: Enhancing Pedagogy of Weathering Processes
Mary M. Snow, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, FL; and R. K. Snow
Aviation students would benefit immensely from a better understanding of the processes that shape Earth�s surface. Many of the features that are readily apparent from the air are inextricably linked to weathering. By incorporating courses in the geosciences into aviation meteorology programs, students will acquire a thorough comprehension of various physical and chemical forces that sculpt the landscape they view aerially. From alluvial fans and distinct dune formations of the arid and semi-arid west to the karst terrain of the humid east, these features reveal a rich history of meteorological conditions. A greater understanding of weathering processes should lead to a heightened appreciation of the landscape.

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