LDS Flashcards
1
Q
Unit for temp
A
degrees celsius
2
Q
Unit for daily total rainfall
A
mm
3
Q
Unit for maximum relative humidity. Mist and fog if what?
A
%. if above 95%
4
Q
Unit for daily mean windspeed
A
kn = 1.15mph
5
Q
scale for daily maximum gust
A
beaufort scale
discrete, 13 values
0(calm)-12(hurricane)
6
Q
unit for daily mean wind direction
A
bearing rounded to nearest 10
7
Q
Scale for daily maximum gust direction
A
using cardinal directions
8
Q
Unit for cloud cover
A
oktas
discrete, 9 values
0-8
9
Q
Unit for visibility
A
Dm
1Dm = 10m
10
Q
Unit for pressure
A
hPa
1hPa=100Pa
11
Q
Wat is trace?
A
<0.05mm
12
Q
Which months and years do LDS test?
A
May to October
1987 and 2015
13
Q
When was UK great storm
A
Oct 1987
14
Q
When were Florida hurricanes?
A
Floyd in Oct 1987
Joaquin in Oct 2015
15
Q
From north to south name UK locations
A
Leuchars, Leeming, Heathrow, Hurn, Camborne
