MET Q22 - Met Information Flashcards
In poor visibility conditions, supplementary reports such as
[ ]may be provided.
[RVR and VV]
Using the chart extract below, the speed and direction of the wind in the region circled in red is [ ]
[240/70 kt]
You are given the following warning, what type of warning is it?
A GROUND AND AIR FROST MAY OCCUR, FROZEN DEPOSITS MAY FORM ON PARKED AIRCRAFT, RUNWAYS AND TAXIWAYS
a.Aerodrome Warning
b.GAMET
c.SIGMET
d.SNOWTAM
a.Aerodrome Warning
On the chart below, what is the speed and direction of the jet stream passing over Scandinavia?
a.SE at 140 kt
b.E at 90 kt
c.W at 290 kt
d.NW at 140 kt
d.NW at 140 kt
[ ] is the code for an aerodrome special meteorological report?
[SPECI]
Which of the following may be included in a Special Air Report?
a.Severe turbulence, Moderate MTW, Heavy sandstorm
b.Fog, Moderate turbulence, Embedded TS
c.Severe MTW, Moderate Icing, Frequent TS
d.Severe icing, Volcanic ash, Isolated TS
c.Severe MTW, Moderate Icing, Frequent TS
What is the maximum speed of the jet stream with a core at FL290?
a.140kt
b.130kt
c.100kt
d.160kt
a.140kt
A flight from London to Kiev is marked on the chart below by a red line. Which flight hazards can be expected at FL280?
[Moderate occasionally severe CAT]
Meteorological offices around the world are responsible for providing
a.SIGMETs
b.ASHTAMs
c.Routine forecasts
d.Significant weather charts
c.Routine forecasts
From the information on the chart below, what wind is being experienced in the region circled in red?
[strong] [southerly]
The term [ ] describes lines joining areas of equal wind speed.
[isotach]
A Special Air Report is provided
by [ ].
[Pilots]
The WAFCs are primarily responsible for
a.SIGMETs
b.TAFs
c.upper air forecasts
d.METARs
c.upper air forecasts
Below is an extract from a UK GAMET. What is the lowest visibility forecast
[ ] and the lowest cloud ceiling
[ ]?
[6000m][1500ft]
Which of the following organisations is responsible for issuing SIGMET/AIRMETs?
a.Aeronautical Meteorological Station (AMS)
b.World Area Forecast Centre (WAFC)
c.World Meteorological Organisation (WMO)
d.Meteorological Watch Office (WMO)
d.Meteorological Watch Office (WMO)
Using the chart below, which sector would allow you to operate at the highest level/altitude whilst remaining below the freezing level?
a.Area A
b.Area C
c.Area D
d.Area B
c.Area D
Numerical weather prediction (NWP) uses mathematical models comprising data from all areas of the troposphere. The atmosphere is divided in to 3D volumes known as grid cells which are defined on 3 axes of
a.mixing ratio, longitude and pressure (height)
b.pressure, humidity and latitude
c.latitude, longitude and height (pressure)
d.humidity, density and surface area
c.latitude, longitude and height (pressure)
Using the chart below, what is the average temperature, wind speed and direction for the route highlighted?
a.57C, 170/45kt
b.54C, 010/45kt
c.-60C, 230/75kt
d.-57C, 350/40kt
d.-57C, 350/40kt
Whilst en-route, a pilot receives information that the destination and planned diversion airports are non-operational due to adverse weather. The most useful single source of information for planning an alternative destination is [ ].
[VOLMET]
Using the chart below, the likely wind direction and outside air temperature for the aircraft shown if flying at FL360 is [ ].
[northerly wind, temp ‑42C]
Comparing the images below, what type of cloud is evident over the Alps and the Pyrenese?
a.Tall cumulus
b.Orographic fog
c.High level cirrus
d.Dense stratus
a.Tall cumulus
What type of report are Aeronautical Meteorological Stations (AMS) primarily responsible for?
a.SIGMET
b.METAR
c.ASHTAM
d.TAF
b.METAR
Using the chart below, what weather can be expected at position ‘B’?
a.Strong southerly winds, convective cloud
b.Clear skies, calm wind, haze
c.Overcast low level stratus, poor visibility
d.Showers or rain or snow, good visibility outside showers
d.Showers or rain or snow, good visibility outside showers
