ATSEP Basic - METEO

ATSEP Basic - METEO What is a ceilometer measuring? Cloud base What is a SIGMET? A weather advisory concerning significant meteorological phenomena Which weather report is describing the observed meteorological conditions at an aerodrome? METAR What term is used to describe local air pressure reduced to mean sea level? QNH What is QFE? Local air pressure at the highest portion of the landing area What is the anemometer measuring? Wind What are the lines on a weather chart connecting points of equal pressure called? Isobars What is the strong band of wind in the upper portion of the troposphere called? Jetstreams How is wind reported? The direction the wind is blowing from and wind velocity What meteorological parameter is measured with an Transmissometer? Visibility What instrument is used to measure air pressure? Barometer What is an ATIS broadcasting? Essential aerodrome information like weather and runway in use What is a TAF? A weather forecast for an aerodrome What is meant by RVR?