Large Data Set Flashcards
1
Q
What does tr mean (rainfall)
A
Tr means trace - amounts <0.05mm
2
Q
How is daily total sunshine recorded
A
Daily total sunshine is recorded to nearest 10th of an hour
3
Q
What is the Beaufort scale
A
Beaufort scale is used to measure daily mean windpseed and direction, 0 is calm, 1-3 is light, 4 is moderate, 5 is fresh
4
Q
How is max gust recorded
A
Max gust is recorded in knots, highest instantaneous wind speed recorded
5
Q
How is humidity measured and what happens when high
A
Humidity is measured as % of air saturation with water vapour, above 95% gives rise to misty and foggy conditions
6
Q
How is daily mean cloud cover measured
A
Daily mean cloud cover can be measured in oktas (eights of sky covered with cloud, e.g 0/8, 1/8)
