ATSEP Basic - METEO
What is a ceilometer measuring?
Cloud base
What is a SIGMET?
A weather advisory concerning significant meteorological phenomena
Which weather report is describing the observed meteorological conditions at an aerodrome?
METAR
What term is used to describe local...
ATSEP Basic - METEO
What is a ceilometer measuring?
Cloud base
What is a SIGMET?
A weather advisory concerning significant meteorological phenomena
Which weather report is describing the observed meteorological conditions at an aerodrome?
METAR
What term is used to describe local air pressure reduced to mean sea level?
QNH
What is QFE?
Local air pressure at the highest portion of the landing area
What is the anemometer measuring?
Wind
What are the lines on a weather chart connecting points of equal pressure called?
Isobars
What is the strong band of wind in the upper portion of the troposphere called?
Jetstreams
How is wind reported?
The direction the wind is blowing from and wind velocity
What meteorological parameter is measured with an Transmissometer?
Visibility
What instrument is used to measure air pressure?
Barometer
What is an ATIS broadcasting?
Essential aerodrome information like weather and runway in use
What is a TAF?
A weather forecast for an aerodrome
What is meant by RVR?
The range over which a pilot on the center line of the runway can see the runway lights or runway
markings
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