WX0203a · Pressure & Wind (Written)

6 questions · 0 multiple choice · 6 written · ASA 109 Marine Weather — Pressure & Wind (Written)

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Q1
Discuss why you can’t judge a typical marine barometer quality from its cost.
Q2
Explain how to figure wind speed and direction from the spacing and orientation of isobars on weather maps.
Q3
Explain why isobar spacing (the pressure gradient) alone is not always enough to make accurate wind predictions at a given latitude at sea.
Q4
Explain briefly how to check barometer accuracy.
Q5
Why do Highs generally have clear weather and light winds while Lows have clouds, rain, and strong winds.
Q6
Why is it important to be able to determine true wind speed and direction from the apparent wind speed and direction?