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Plotting and Weather Instruments Quiz

Navigational Aids

____________________ 1. A type of barometer that does not involve liquid.

____________________ 2. RTD stands for?
____________________ 3. It is a unit of measurement equal to the average air pressure at sea level at a
temperature of 15 degrees Celsius.
____________________ 4. The ornament must have (unequal area) and (equal mass) on either side of
center.
____________________ 5. What is the basic principle of a thermometer.
____________________ 6. (Observation Record Inhomogeneity) Errors occurs in rain gauge due to the
changes in instrumentation, site, and locals environment.
____________________ 7. The (Automatic Gain Control) circuit normalizes the precipitation induced
scintillation signal to the carrier.
____________________ 8. The (terrestrial atmosphere) acts as a dielectric for the lightning.
____________________ 9. He invented the first barometer in 1643.
____________________ 10. White Reflectivity color indicates (75 dBZ).
____________________ 11. (Cone of Silence) describes the small clearance where the radar is located.
____________________ 12. (Navigational tool bag / Navitote) It is made from rugged Tough Duck, a
PVC-backed polyester duck fabric, for added strength and durability.
____________________ 13. (Parallel Ruler) It is split in half and the two halves are joined together by
pivot points with aluminum arms and handles.
____________________ 14. (Nautical Slide Rule) Referred to as a Time Speed Distance Calculator
____________________ 15. (Radiosonde) A battery-powered telemetry instrument that measures
various atmospheric parameters and transmits them by radio to a ground receiver.
____________________ 16. (photocell) detects the reflected light from the base of the cloud.
____________________ 17. (Retroreflector) A device that reflects radiation so that the paths of the
reflected rays are parallel to those of the incident rays.
____________________ 18. (Cockpit) Where does the radar of an airplane located?
____________________ 19. (Echo top) This information is useful for identifying areas of strong
thunderstorm updrafts in the radar.
____________________ 20. (Dual Polarization) Allows the radar to distinguish between rain, hail and
snow.