IMPACT OF WEATHER ON OPERATIONS OF THE SLOVAK AIR FORCE

Abstract

Atmospheric conditions are an important aspect of combat situations. They can facilitate, but also hinder, even make combat activities impossible. Weather have a significant impact on the course of all types of flights. Commanders and pilots must know in detail the activities of the meteorological service, as well as the effects of the weather, the state and development of the weather and, above all, dangerous weather phenomena. The aim of this article is to describe some dangerous weather phenomena in aviation and then to analyze the occurrence of fog at Sliač Airport. The article is also aimed at limiting the activities of the Air Force of the Slovak Republic. Based on the results of the analysis of 73 344 METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Reports), it is possible to create new models of predicted dangerous weather phenomena. By modernizing the means of the weather service, it is possible to increase the accuracy of the weather forecast, which significantly affects the safety of air transport.