Large Data Set Flashcards

(13 cards)

1
Q

What is 0 knots daily mean windspeed on beaufort scale

A

Calm

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2
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What is 1-3 knots daily mean windspeed on beaufort scale

A

Light

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3
Q

What is 4 knots daily mean windspeed on beaufort scale

A

Moderate

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4
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What is 5 knots daily mean windspeed on beaufort scale

A

Fresh

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5
Q

What is daily maximum wind speed

A

Largest instataneous wind speed (kn)

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6
Q

What is “tr”

A

When daily total rainfall < 0.05 mm

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7
Q

How is daily total sunshine recorded

A

In hours, to nearest 0.1 hour

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8
Q

How is daily wind direction given

A

In compass (cardinal) directions/bearings

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9
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Daily maximum humidity

A

Given as % air saturated with water

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10
Q

What % humiditity is classified as foggy/misty

A

> 95%

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11
Q

How is cloud cover measured

A

“okats” (eights of sky)

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12
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What is daily mean visibility

A

Greatest horizontal distance at which an object can be seen in daylight (Dm)

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13
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Typical values for daily mean pressure

A

1000 hPA + or - 20

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