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includes: isobars (joins places of equal pressure), high and low pressure areas, air masses and fronts
shows actual conditions at a specific time
the pressure pattern is representative of the atmosphere up to 3000 feet
issued 4 times daily at 6 hour intervals.
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EXAMPLE
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This is another example of a surface
weather chart. Candidates are not
required to decipher the chart. This
information will be taught during the
course next summer
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show actual wind flow patterns and temperature aloft at various altitudes at a specific time
measured twice a day at 0000 Zulu and 1200 Zulu.
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is a graphic forecast
shows expected surface weather at a specific time in the future
issued 48 hours before they are valid and a second revised chart is issued 12 hours later (36 hours before they are valid).
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a graphic forecast of winds and temperatures aloft for a specific time
prepared for specific high level altitudes
issued 4 times daily 12 hours before valid
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shows forecast significant weather considered to be of concern to aircraft operations.
issued 4 times daily 12 hours before they are valid
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B
C
D
Hourly
Every four hours
Let's try a few review questions on Meteorology:
Question #1 - When are surface weather charts issued?
Every six hours
Every twelve hours
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includes: isobars (joins places of equalpressure), high and low pressure areas, airmasses and fronts
shows actual conditions at a specific time
the pressure pattern is representative of theatmosphere up to 3000 feet
issued 4 times daily at 6 hour intervals.
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Let's try a few review questions on Meteorology:
Question #2 - What is a prognostic chart?
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C
D
Wind flow patterns and temperatures
Graphic forecast
Shows actual conditions
Significant weather
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is a graphic forecast
shows expected surface weather at aspecific time in the future
issued 48 hours before they are valid and asecond revised chart is issued 12 hours later(36 hours before they are valid).
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taken and issued on the hour, every hour, at weather stations around the world
an actual observation of current weather conditions taken by an accredited observer
cloud heights are above ground
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states in specific terms the expected weather conditions at a specific aerodrome
cover a radius of five nautical miles around the aerodrome
issued four times daily at six hour intervals
valid for up to 24 hours
cloud heights are above ground
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general forecast conditions over a particular area
forecasts for various regions within the area
cloud heights above sea level unless noted
issued every six hour
valid for 12 hours with a further 12 hours outlook
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METAR Meteorological Aviation ReportCYHZ Airport (Halifax International)292000Z Issued on 29th day on the month at 2000 UTCCCA Corrected Report30015G25KT Winds are 300 degrees true at 15 gusting 25 knots 3/4SM Visibility is ¾ statute mileR33/4000FT/D RVR runway 33 at 4000 feet has a downward tendency -SN Light snow showers
METAR CYHZ 292000Z CCA 30015G25KT 3/4SM R33/4000FT/D -SN BLSN BKN008 OVC040 M05/M08 A2992 REFZRA WS RWY33 RMK SF5 SC3 VIS 3/8 TO NW SLP134
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BLSN Blowing Snow
BKN008 Ceiling is 800 feet broken
OVC040 Clouds are 4000 feet overcast
M05/M08 Temperature minus 5°C and dewpoint minus 8°C
A2992 Altimeter setting is 29.92 “Hg
REFZRA Recent freezing rain
WS RWY33 Wind shear at runway 33
METAR CYHZ 292000Z CCA 30015G25KT 3/4SM R33/4000FT/D -SN BLSN BKN008 OVC040 M05/M08 A2992 REFZRA WS RWY33 RMK SF5 SC3 VIS 3/8 TO NW SLP134
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RMK Remarks
SF5 Stratus Fractus covering 5 oktas
SC3 Stratocumulus covering 3 oktas
VIS 3/8 Visibility is 3/8 statute mile
TO NW To the northwest
SLP 134 Sea level pressure is 1013.4kPa
METAR CYHZ 292000Z CCA 30015G25KT 3/4SM R33/4000FT/D -SN BLSN BKN008 OVC040 M05/M08 A2992 REFZRA WS RWY33 RMK SF5 SC3 VIS 3/8 TO NW SLP134
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TAF Terminal Area Forecast
CYQM Airport (Moncton International)
031530Z Issued on 3rd day of the month at 1530 UTC
031604 Valid on 3rd day from 1600 UTC until 0400 UTC of the following day
VRB03KT Winds are variable at 3 knots
P6SM Visibility plus 6 statute miles
TAF CYQM 031530Z 031604 VRBO3KT P6SM SCT030 TEMPO 1622 P6SM BKN030 FM0500Z VRBO3KT 2SM BR BKN008 TEMPO 0510 1/2SM FG VV002 FM 1200Z VRBO3KT P6SM SCT030 TEMPO 1213 2SM BR BKN015 RMK NXT FCST BY 22Z
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SCT030 Clouds are scattered at 3000 feet
TEMPO 1622 Temporarily from 1600 UTC until 2200 UTC
P6SM Plus 6 statue miles visibility
BKN030 Ceiling is broken at 3000 feet
FM0500Z From 0500 UTC
VRB03KT Winds are variable at 3 knots
2SM BR Visibility is 2 statue miles in mist
TAF CYQM 031530Z 031604 VRBO3KT P6SM SCT030 TEMPO 1622 P6SM BKN030 FM0500Z VRBO3KT 2SM BR BKN008 TEMPO 0510 1/2SM FG VV002 FM 1200Z VRBO3KT P6SM SCT030 TEMPO 1213 2SM BR BKN015 RMK NXT FCST BY 22Z
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BKN008 Ceiling broken at 800 feet
TEMPO 0510 Temporarily from 0500 UTC until 1000 UTC
1/2SM FG ½ statue mile in fog
VV002 Vertical visibility is 200 feet
FM 1200Z From 1200 UTC
VRBO3KT Winds are variable 3 knots
P6SM Plus 6 statute mile visibility
TAF CYQM 031530Z 031604 VRBO3KT P6SM SCT030 TEMPO 1622 P6SM BKN030 FM0500Z VRBO3KT 2SM BR BKN008 TEMPO 0510 1/2SM FG VV002 FM 1200Z VRBO3KT P6SM SCT030 TEMPO 1213 2SM BR BKN015 RMK NXT FCST BY 22Z
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SCT030 Clouds are scattered at 3000 feet
TEMPO 1213 Temporarily from 1200 UTC until 1300 UTC
2SM BR Visibility 2 statute miles in mist
BKN015 Ceiling is broken at 1500 feet
RMK Remarks
NXT FCST Next Forecast
BY 22Z By 2200 UTC
TAF CYQM 031530Z 031604 VRBO3KT P6SM SCT030 TEMPO 1622 P6SM BKN030 FM0500Z VRBO3KT 2SM BR BKN008 TEMPO 0510 1/2SM FG VV002 FM 1200Z VRBO3KT P6SM SCT030 TEMPO 1213 2SM BR BKN015 RMK NXT FCST BY 22Z
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Let's try a few review questions on Meteorology:
Question #3 - View and complete the TAF Work Sheet chart.
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Congratulations!!
You have now completed the Weather Maps and Services lesson and the Meteorology Module. Of course, this lesson and module is always available to you for future reference if required.
You are now ready to move along to the next module you have not completed. You can advance to the Self Test Module if you feel ready to challenge the final exam.
Good Luck!
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