Microburst - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Super cell Thunder Storm - ANSWER A large thunderstorm with a single violent updraft that can maintain itself for many hours. Gust Front - ANSWER The leading edge of a thunderstorm cold downdraft. Mesoscale convective Complex - ANSWER Individual Thunderstorms that organize into large, circular, long-lasting system. Attenuation - ANSWER The process that weakens radar signals Foehn - ANSWER Another name for Chinook Wind Katabatibc - ANSWER Another name for Chinook Wind Entrainment - ANSWER...

What is the major motivating force behind atmospheric circulation? Answer Uneven heating of the earth's surface What processes result in moisture being added to unsaturated air? Answer Evaporation & Sublimation What weather conditions can you expect with a small or converging temperature/dewpoint spread? Answer Fog or low clouds With the approach and passage of a frontal system in the United States, what pressure and wind direction changes take place? Answer The pressure falls as...

Stage 2 private pilot exam questions and answers rated A+ What is the major motivating force behind atmospheric circulation? C. Uneven heating of the earths surface What processes result in moisture being added to unsaturated air? A. Evaporation and sublimation What processes result in moisture being added to unsaturated air? A. Fog and low clouds With the approach and passage of a frontal system in the United States, what pressure and wind direction changes take place? C. The pressure falls ...

RePL Exam CASA Questions and Answers with Complete Solution Latest 2023/2024 (Verified). Your spotter announces there is a helicopter approaching your position from 3 O'clock, which direction can you expect the helicopter to appear? North East South West East Your aircraft is travelling on a heading of 090 degrees. However, there is a strong wind pushing it off track from the north. Would the Track be greater or less than 090 degrees? Greater Less Greater You need to figure out how ta...

Your spotter announces there is a helicopter approaching your position from 3 O'clock, which direction can you expect the helicopter to appear? North East South West East Your aircraft is travelling on a heading of 090 degrees. However, there is a strong wind pushing it off track from the north. Would the Track be greater or less than 090 degrees? Greater Less Greater You need to figure out how tall a TV tower in the distance is, you check this by looking at: The Elevation on a VTC...

CPAER Meteorology Exam Questions with Correct Answers What is the primary driver of weather? - Answer-Uneven heating of the surface of the earth In a standard atmosphere the environmental lapse rate is - Answer-2º per 1,000ft The dry adiabatic lapse rate is - Answer-3º per 1,000ft The wet adiabatic lapse rate is - Answer-1.5º per 1,000ft A stable atmosphere occurs when the environmental lapse rate is - Answer-Shallow or negative An unstable atmosphere occurs when the envir...

Block 2 (ATSC 231) Questions and Answers Already Graded A What does RADAR stand for? RAdio Detection And Ranging. Radar Principles? Detection of objects by radio (electromagnetic) waves. 4 types of radar Bands? L - 20 cm S - 10 cm C - 5 cm X - 3 c,m What are L-Band Radar's used for and characteristics? ATC and not sensitive to precipitation. What are S and C Band Radar used for and characteristics? Ground based Weather Radar and sensitive to precipitation. What is X Band Radar used for? Ai...

What is the major motivating force behind atmospheric circulation? - correct answer -Uneven heating of the earth's surface What processes result in moisture being added to unsaturated air? - correct answer -Evaporation & Sublimation What weather conditions can you expect with a small or converging temperature/dewpoint spread? - correct answer -Fog or low clouds With the approach and passage of a frontal system in the United States, what pressure and wind direction changes take pl...

RePL Exam CASA Questions and Answers Graded A+ 2023 update Your spotter announces there is a helicopter approaching your position from 3 O'clock, which direction can you expect the helicopter to appear? North East South West East Your aircraft is travelling on a heading of 090 degrees. However, there is a strong wind pushing it off track from the north. Would the Track be greater or less than 090 degrees? Greater Less Greater You need to figure out how tall a TV tower in the dist...

CPAER 2024 Questions with Complete Solutions Are there two types of MF areas? - Answer-Yes When ownership of an aircraft is transferred the new owner must notify the minister within - Answer-7 days and transfer document is interim for 90 days or until new registration is issued How far apart are runway and parking areas? - Answer-200ft (60m) Vertical dimension of ADIZ - Answer-Surface to FL 600 katabatic winds - Answer-Winds that move down a slope. Microburst - Answer-Severe do...