Metro-02
Meteorology and Flight Planning
(2) Computer-produced facsimile presentation
from radar returns
b.
Identify general areas and movement of
precipitation and thunderstorms for preflight
planning purposes
c.
Disseminated once an hour, 35 minutes past
the hour
d.
Symbology
(1) Areas of echoes are marked with a solid
outline and crosshatched
(a)
6 different levels of intensity
(b)
Only contours for levels 1,3,5 are
plotted; levels 2,4,6 are interpolated
between them
(c)
Intensities
i)
Weak
ii)
Moderate (moderate to severe
turbulence possible)
iii)
Strong (severe turbulence
possible and lightning)
iv)
Very strong (severe turbulence
probable and lightning)
v)
Intense (severe turbulence,
lightning, hail likely, and
organized wind gusts)
vi) Extreme (severe turbulence,
lightning, large hail, and extensive
wind gusts and turbulence)
(d) Line of echoes (such as a squall line)
indicated by a solid line
(7-97) Original
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