Chapter 11 — WATCH ROUTINES (CONTINUED) 



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80 ADUS MKC 



RADAR SUMMARY 



Figure 11-42, — Example of a Radar Summary facsimile chart. 



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freezing level; the precipitable water analysis, 

 which indicates the moisture content from the 

 surface up to 500 millibars; the stability index 

 chart, which outlines areas of stability and 

 instability; the rainfall and snow cover charts; 

 the maximum and minimum temperature charts; 

 and many others. 



As advances continue in the field of meteor- 

 ology, new charts will continue to be added and 

 some of the older ones deemphasized. How- 

 ever, the Aerographer's Mate will be required 

 to keep abreast of these changes as they occur 

 if he is to perform his duties to the best of 

 his abilities. 



SATELLITE DATA 



Satellite data are received either directly 

 from the satellite or over the facsimile network. 

 If received via the facsimile network, all that 

 is required, is to read the data block to identify 

 its content. Data received directly are identified 

 as to date, time, and location by the operator 

 of the tracking equipment. The display and filing 

 of this data will be in accordance with local 

 directives. 



WEATHER WARNINGS 



Warnings consist of many different types, 

 and the local procedures for display and filing 



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