SEA Weather Test

Welcome to the SEA EFIS Weather Test!

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* 1. Enter your Name:

* 2. What dangerous aviation weather phenomenon can be associated with thunderstorms?

* 3. What is meant by "active" vs. "passive" weather detection?

* 4. Give an example of an active and passive weather detection system?

* 5. True or False - lightning detection systems can sense hail and heavy rain?

True

False

* 6. In addition to distance, what other important factor can lightning detection provide to a pilot?

* 7. What does an aircraft heading input provide to a lightning detection system?

* 8. Why is it important for a Stormscope antenna to be installed in a specific location on the aircraft?

* 9. What 2 parts of a Stormscope are needed to display information on a compatible lightning display?

* 10. Name 2 displays that can show lightning strikes.

* 11. Yes or No - lightning strikes can be overlaid on a screen with weather radar information?

Yes

* 12. Yes or No - lightning strikes can be overlaid on a screen with a moving map?

Yes

13. BONUS 1:
What type of antenna is required to provide bearing information for a lightning detection system?

14. BONUS 2:
In the early 80s, who sold the rights to the Stormscope to 3M who later became Goodrich/L3?

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