Meteorology Flashcards
0
Q
In a TAF are directions magnetic or true?
A
True
1
Q
What is a TAF
A
Terminal area forecast
2
Q
In a TAF what is SH DZ TS and FG?
A
Showers drizzle thunderstorms and fog
3
Q
In a TAF what is RN
A
Rain
4
Q
How does a TAF indicate periods <60 and 30m?
A
60 TEMPO and 30 INTER
5
Q
In a TAF what is FEW050?
A
Few clouds at 5000ft agl
6
Q
What are the codes for cloud cover?
A
FEW 1-2 octas
SCT 3-4
BKN 5-7
OVC 8
7
Q
In a TAF what are the following?
8000
1413/1418
A
Visibility 8000m
Time-date 14th of month from 13-18h utc
8
Q
What is 23025G40kt
A
Wind 230 deg 25 kt gusting to 40kt
9
Q
What is ATIS
A
Automatic terminal information service - status report over the radio
10
Q
A TAF shows cloud base above what?
A
The aerodrome level
11
Q
ATIS gives wind direction in degrees from what to what?
A
Wind direction to magnetic north
