Met Flashcards

1
Q

What are the signs of an approaching TRS?

A

Drop in pressure 3mb
Change in typical wind speed and direction
Change in swell
Extensive cirrus clouds

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2
Q

What clouds form ahead of a cold front?

A

Stratus
Stratocumulus
Cumulonimbus

Shit weather

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3
Q

What type of clouds proceed ahead of a warm front?

A

Cirrus
Currostratus
Alto stratus
Nimbo stratus

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4
Q

What direction do winds flow around a north hemisphere low pressure

A

Anti-clockwise

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5
Q

Requirements for a TRS to form

A

Sea temp 25-28 degrees
Low wind sheer
Above 5• latitude

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6
Q

What are your actions to avoid a TRS in navigable semicircle in the north hemisphere

A

Run with the wind on starboard quarter and alter course to port as the wind backs

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7
Q

What are your actions to avoid a TRS when in the dangerous semicircle N hem

A

Proceed maximum speed with wind ahead or on starboard bow and alter to starboard as wind veers

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8
Q

What months are TRSs present in the north hemisphere?

A

July-October

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