WX Radar Flashcards
With the MULTISCAN switch set to AUTO, ground clutter is minimized from the screen.
True
The intensity of the radar display is controlled by:
The outer ring of the ND brightness control knob.
With the TILT knob set to 0, the radar beam is pointed:
At the horizon as defined by the ADIRS.
In order for areas of turbulence to be displayed, the ND range must be set to ______ miles or less.
40
The CA and FO can control their radar range displays independently.
True
Weather radar images can be displayed on all ND modes except:
PLAN
During takeoff below 100 kts, the radar system provides automatic predictive windshear alerts.
True
The Airbus Multiscan Radar:
Uses advanced technology to control and analyze radar returns.
When the MULTSCAN is in AUTO mode, gain and tilt control is automatic.
True
When the MULTSCAN is in AUTO mode:
Only weather returns that are a threat to the aircraft are displayed.
The black area on weather radar indicates:
Minimal or no precip
What precipitation level does the color yellow stand for?
Moderate
Possible areas of turbulence are measured by precipitation movement and are displayed as the color:
Magenta
What effect does turning the Ground Clutter Suppression switch OFF in manual mode have?
The Ground Clutter Suppression switch has no function in the manual mode.
With the TILT knob set to 0, the radar beam is pointed:
At the horizon as defined by the ADIRS.
What does the Path Attenuation alert bar represent?
The radar’s beam has been weakened due to extreme levels of precipitation.
The A321NX has Core and Associated Threat Assessment in the multiscan radar. The Associated Threat Assessment enables the ND to indicate areas of possible hail, lightning, and convection using ___ .
Red dots
