ESV Study Guide Weather Radar

Question 1

In the WX/T (turbulence) mode, a turbulence display is available on displays of ____ nm or less. a. 80
b. 40 c. 60 d. 20

Answer 1

b. 40

Question 2

The weather radar GAIN Control sets gain in the ____ modes. a. MAP
b. WX and WX/T
c. MAP and IDNT
d. both A and B

Answer 2

d. both A and B

Question 3

The weather radar system is capable of detecting and issuing windshear events (predictive windshear) ____. Select the most correct answer.
a. below 1200 feet AGL
b. within 3 NM of the aircraft
c. before the aircraft enters the area of windshear
d. in all of the above locations

Answer 3

d. in all of the above locations

Question 4

The strongest weather radar reflectivity echoes are produced by ____.
a. ice crystals
b. wet hail
c. snow
d. rain

Answer 4

b. wet hail

Question 5

The yellow level of precipitation indicates ____.
a. horizontal precipitation/severe turbulence
b. medium reflectivity/moderate rainfall
c. strong reflectivity/heavy rainfall
d. low reflectivity/light rainfall

Answer 5

b. medium reflectivity/moderate rainfall

Question 6

Magenta color radar returns indicate ____.
a. turbulence
b. strong ground returns
c. terrain
d. high density precipitation

Answer 6

a. turbulence

Question 7

Predictive windshear warnings come from ______________.
a. weather radar
b. GPWS
c. Predictive Windshear Detection Electronic Unit (PWDEU) d. FMC

Answer 7

a. weather radar

Question 8

**The more you reduce gain and the “red” color remains, the ______________.
a. More positive the tilt is
b. More dangerous the storm is
c. Less dangerous the storm is
d. Less reliable the return is

Answer 8

b. More dangerous the storm is