Large Data Set Flashcards
(13 cards)
What is 0 knots daily mean windspeed on beaufort scale
Calm
What is 1-3 knots daily mean windspeed on beaufort scale
Light
What is 4 knots daily mean windspeed on beaufort scale
Moderate
What is 5 knots daily mean windspeed on beaufort scale
Fresh
What is daily maximum wind speed
Largest instataneous wind speed (kn)
What is “tr”
When daily total rainfall < 0.05 mm
How is daily total sunshine recorded
In hours, to nearest 0.1 hour
How is daily wind direction given
In compass (cardinal) directions/bearings
Daily maximum humidity
Given as % air saturated with water
What % humiditity is classified as foggy/misty
> 95%
How is cloud cover measured
“okats” (eights of sky)
What is daily mean visibility
Greatest horizontal distance at which an object can be seen in daylight (Dm)
Typical values for daily mean pressure
1000 hPA + or - 20