Aviation Weather Information Quiz

Geostationary weather satellites orbit the Earth at a high altitude of approximately 36,000 km over the Equator, monitoring the same area on Earth continuously. Examples include GOES (Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite) by the USA, Elektro-L by Russia, MTSAT by Japan, Fengyun by China, and Meteosat by Europe.

Polar-orbiting weather satellites orbit at a low altitude of approximately 800 km and the same area on Earth passes under them twice per day. An example is the Fengyun series launched by China.

SIGWX charts are issued by World Area Forecast Centres (WAFC) every 6 hours, presenting the most important meteorological phenomena relevant to air traffic transport.

<p>The official (closed) and non-sensitive methods of collecting weather information mentioned in the text are weather radar, weather balloon, weather satellite, and human observer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Geostationary weather satellites orbit at a high altitude of approximately 36,000 km.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Geostationary weather satellites orbit at the same speed as Earth's rotation over the Equator.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Polar-orbiting weather satellites orbit at a low altitude of approximately 800 km.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The same area on Earth passes under polar-orbiting weather satellites twice per day.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An example of a geostationary weather satellite launched by Japan is MTSAT (Multifunctional Transport Satellite).</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite (GOES) was launched by the USA.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>For more information about the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite (GOES), visit <a href="https://www.nasa.gov/content/goes">https://www.nasa.gov/content/goes</a>.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>For more information about the Elektro-L geostationary weather satellite launched by Russia, visit <a href="http://www.russianspaceweb.com/elektro.html">http://www.russianspaceweb.com/elektro.html</a>.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Low-level charts cover altitudes below 10,000 ft, while medium/high-level charts cover altitudes from FL100 to FL450.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The symbols on aviation charts indicate weather conditions such as moderate/severe icing and turbulence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A convergence zone is an isolated cumulonimbus cloud with potential thunderstorms, icing, and turbulence, with its top at 41,000 ft.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>SIGWX charts provide information on weather phenomena at different flight levels.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A Surface Weather Map displays wind barbs, sky cover, types of weather, and pressure trend.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Station model interpretation includes temperature, sea level pressure, visibility, and wind direction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The validity period for volcanic ash and tropical cyclone advisories provided by SIGMET is up to 6 hours.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>AIRMET covers weather less severe than SIGMET, with categories like mountain obscuration, turbulence, and icing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The example 'AIRMET SIERRA UPDT 4' indicates IFR and mountain obscuration conditions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Graphical AIRMET (G-AIRMET) provides a graphical representation of AIRMET information.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pilot Reports (PIREPs) are weather reports filed by pilots during flight to share observed conditions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Geostationary satellites orbit over the Equator at high altitude and monitor the same area on Earth continuously, while polar-orbiting satellites orbit at low altitude and pass over the same area on Earth twice per day.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Approximately 36,000 km.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Approximately 800 km.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<ol> <li>Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite (GOES) - USA\n2. Elektro-L - Russia\n3. Multifunctional Transport Satellite (MTSAT) - Japan</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

<ol> <li>Fengyun - China\n2. Meteosat - Europe</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

<p>SIGWX charts are issued every 6 hours by World Area Forecast Centres (WAFC) to present the most important meteorological phenomena relevant to air traffic transport.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Examples include significant weather events such as thunderstorms, turbulence, and icing relevant to air traffic transport.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p><a href="https://www.nasa.gov/content/goes">https://www.nasa.gov/content/goes</a></p> Signup and view all the answers

<p><a href="http://www.russianspaceweb.com/elektro.html">http://www.russianspaceweb.com/elektro.html</a></p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The MTSAT monitors weather and provides meteorological information.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Weather radar, weather balloon, and human observer are mentioned as non-sensitive methods of collecting weather information.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Convergence zones, clear air turbulence, and jetstream speeds.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Meteorological conditions over a wide area, including air pressure and troughs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Thunderstorms, cumulonimbus clouds, severe icing, volcanic ash, and squalls.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Wind barbs, sky cover, types of weather, and pressure trends.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Weather report filed by pilots during flight, providing observations such as altitude, wind speed, and icing conditions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Not exceeding 4 hours.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>G-AIRMET and PIREP.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Low-level (&lt; 10,000 ft) and medium/high-level (FL100 to FL 450) charts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Moderate or severe icing and turbulence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Less severe weather than SIGMETs, including mountain obscuration, turbulence, and icing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Interpreting temperature, sea level pressure, visibility, and wind direction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Weather report filed by pilots during flight, providing observations such as altitude, wind speed, and icing conditions.</p> Signup and view all the answers