storm scope Flashcards
Where is the antenna for the Stormscope located?
Located underside of the aircraft ahead of the utility hatch
What symbol is displayed for lightning strikes and what symbol is displayed for storm cells?
Cells: +
Strikes: x
Does the stormscope continue to detect and process strike information to display even when stormscope is not selected on the MFD?
Yes (STRM function of MFD)
How often does the Stormscope provide updated information?
Every 2 sec
What is the maximum distance at which Stormscope can detect electrical discharges?
200 Nm
What component updates the MFD for stormscope operation?
Stormscope processor
Can both STRM CELL and STRM STRK be used with all map modes and scales?
Yes
What is the maximum number of lightning strikes that can be displayed on the MFD?
128
What is the maximum period that strike symbols are continuously displayed?
3 minutes
On What page on the CDU can you initiate a STRIKE TEST?
STORM MAINTENANCE
What does the advisory STORM FAIL indicate?
Fatal error during self test
On the MFD OVLY 1 what are your selections for Storm Scope?
STRM, STRM STRIKE, STRM CELL
What does the advisory STORM TEST FAIL indicate?
Failure of an IBIT
In Strike Test Mode test strikes generated by the stormscope processor must appear in the acceptance box to pass the test?
yes
Strike symbols are removed after how long?
3 min
On what page on the CDU can you select NOISE MONITOR mode?
STORM MAINT
Which control layer must be selected to turn on/off the Stormscope?
OVLY 1
What components make up the Stromscope system?
Processor and antenna
Power is provided to the Stromscope system through the what?
Number 2 DC Bus
Where is the Stormscope circuit breaker located?
No. 2 PDP
Where is the Stromscope processor located?
Cabin LS, station 170
In what order are strikes removed from the MFD display?
First in/first out
Stormscope detects electric and magnetic fields generated by discharges and send the signal to what?
Stormscope Processor
