Large data set - Visibility, Pressure and Cloud Coverage Flashcards
1
Q
What is visibility?
A
the greatest horizontal distance an object can be seen in daylight
2
Q
how is visibility measured?
A
1Dm or 1 Decametre (10m)
3
Q
How is pressure measured?
A
hectopascals (1hPa = 100Pa = 1milibar)
4
Q
what is cloud coverage?
A
how many eighth of the sky is covered
5
Q
what are the unit of cloud coverage?
A
Oktas