III. Sky Condition, Visibility and Present Weather

Encoding Visibility Exercises

Encoding Visibility Exercises

Reduced visibility over peir

What is your best estimate of the surface visibility? Choose the best answer.

The correct answer is b), 400 feet.

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How would you encode this value?

Type your answer in the box, then click Done.

visibility:
400 feet visibility would be encoded in column 7 as 1/16 mile.
looking towards the horizon

What is your best estimate of the surface visibility? Choose the best answer.

The correct answer is d), 8 miles.

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How would you encode this value?

Type your answer in the box, then click Done.

visibility:

Encode the visibility to the nearest mile. In this case, enter "8" in Column 7.

You have determined that the visibility is around 5 ¼ miles. How would you encode this value in Column 7? Choose the best answer.

The correct answer is a), 5.

When the visibility is halfway or less between two reportable values, enter the lower value.

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