Units of Meteorology and their Sources (Met) Flashcards
1
Q
Air Pressure
A
Instrument: Barometer
Units: hPa / inch HG
2
Q
Air Temperature
A
Instrument: thermometer
Unit: ℃
3
Q
Air Density
A
Instrument: calculated
Unit: kg/m^3
4
Q
Dew Point
A
Instrument: Calculated
Unit: ℃
5
Q
Relative Humidity
A
Instrument: hygrometer
Unit: %
6
Q
Cloud Amount
A
Instrument: Celiometer
Unit: octares
7
Q
Cloud Base
A
Instrument: Celiometer
Unit: ft
8
Q
Precipitation
A
Instrument: rain gauge
Unit: mm
9
Q
Ground Visibility
A
Instrument: estimated by observer
Unit: km or m
10
Q
Runway Visual Range
A
Instrument: transmissometer
Unit: m
11
Q
Wind Direction
A
Instrument: wind vane / wind sock
Unit: degree (compass heading)
12
Q
Wind Speed
A
Instrument: anemometer
Unit: kt
13
Q
Absolute humidity
A
Instrument: hygrometer
Unit: g/m^3
