1. Practice in Romania August, 2009 ROMATSA – ROManian Air Traffic Service Administration Kate Chumak, MA-453

2. First Week Introduction into Aeronautical MeteorologyIntroduction into Aeronautical Meteorology Messir Program and Different ProductsMessir Program and Different Products Satellite Imagery and RGBsSatellite Imagery and RGBs First Forecast (analysis of the weather situation over Romania)First Forecast (analysis of the weather situation over Romania) Visiting Romanian Airports: Baneasa and OtopeniVisiting Romanian Airports: Baneasa and Otopeni

4. Second Week Work at the Weather CenterWork at the Weather Center TAFs for Different AirportsTAFs for Different Airports Weather Situation over Romania and Europe + Charts for Different LayersWeather Situation over Romania and Europe + Charts for Different Layers Flight Control ServiceFlight Control Service Getting the CertificatesGetting the Certificates

6. Conclusion We learned about the new methods of forecastingWe learned about the new methods of forecasting We worked with modern NWP productsWe worked with modern NWP products We were actually included in real work while having the practice at the Weather CenterWe were actually included in real work while having the practice at the Weather Center We visited two airports and saw how operational work had been doneWe visited two airports and saw how operational work had been done

7. Having Fun