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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...

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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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