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Weather Flashcards

1
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How often is a Routine METAR transmitted?

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At intervals of 1 hour or, if so determined by regional air navigation agreement, at intervals of one half-hour.

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How often is a SPECI METAR transmitted?

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Shall be issued as necessary.

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3
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METAR winds are reported using what direction?

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Measured in degrees in relation to True North

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4
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Visibility on a METAR is reported in what unit?

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Statute

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5
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If TCU or CB are reported on the METAR, what other information is given?

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Amount: ISOL (Isolated), OCNL (Occasional), FRQ (Frequent), EMBD (Embedded). Heights.

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If a TAF is valid for less than 12 hours how often is it issued?

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Every 3 hours.

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If a TAF is valid 12 to 30 hours how often is it issued?

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Every 6 hours.

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What does FM on a TAF indicate?

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weather expected to change more or less completely to a different set of conditions. Quicker change over an hour.

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9
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What does BECMG on a TAF indicate?

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Used where changes are expected to reach or pass through specified values at a regular or irregular rate. Over the course of two hours. A very slow change.

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What does TEMPO on a TAF indicate?

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Temporary fluctuations of less than one hour and in aggregate less than half the period indicated by the observation forecast period.

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11
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How long is a SIGMET valid for?

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4 hours. 6 hours for volcanic ash clouds and tropical cyclones.

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12
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Define wind shear

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A sudden, drastic change in wind speed and/or direction over a very small area. Can occur at any altitude. Associated with passing frontal systems, thunderstorms, temperature inversions, and strong upper level winds (greater than 25 knots).

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13
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What is the typical lifespan of a microburst?

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5-15 minutes

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14
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How strong can the downdrafts be in a microburst?

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up to 6,000 fpm

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15
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What are the criteria for the issuance of CAVOK?

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Ceiling And Visibility OK.

  1. ) Visibility is 10km or more
  2. ) No cumulonimbus, towering cumulus and no other cloud below 1500m (5000ft) or below the highest minimum sector altitude, whichever is greater.
  3. ) No significant present weather
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16
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What is the meaning of “no clouds of operational significance?”

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below 1500m (5000ft) or below highest minimum sector altitude, whichever is greater, and CB, TCU.)

17
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What does NSC mean on a METAR?

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Nil Significant Cloud

18
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How is wind greater than 100 knots indicated on a METAR?

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P199KMH, P99KT, or P49MPS

19
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What unit is used to issue cloud coverage on a METAR/TAF?

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Feet AGL

20
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How many 8th’s of the sky are covered when the cloud coverage is indicated as CLR?

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0-1 oktas

21
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How many 8th’s of the sky are covered when the cloud coverage is indicated as FEW?

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1-2 oktas

22
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How many 8th’s of the sky are covered when the cloud coverage is indicated as SCT?

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3-4 oktas

23
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How many 8th’s of the sky are covered when the cloud coverage is indicated as BKN?

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5-7 oktas

24
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How many 8th’s of the sky are covered when the cloud coverage is indicated as OVC?

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8 oktas

25
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What is the meaning of ////// when in the cloud coverage block?

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Cloud type cannot be observed by the automatic system.

26
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SIGMET Forecasts include:

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Tropical cyclones with a maximum of the 10 minute surface wind speed is expected to reach 34kts.

Severe Squall lines

Moderate or severe turbulence

Moderate or sever icing

Widespread sandstorm/duststorm

cumulonimbus clouds associated with thunderstorms

Volcanic eruptions

Accidental release of radioactive material.

27
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NOSIG

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No significant changes are forecast within the next 2 hours

28
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How long are High/low Level Prognostic/Significant Weather Charts issued and valid for?

A

Issued 4 times daily (0000, 0600, 1200, 1800), and valid for 24 hours.

29
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High Level Prog Chart Altitude levels

A

FL250-FL630

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