Garmin Pilot User's iOS, User Manual

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Garmin Pilot for iOS User’s Guide 190-01501-00 Rev. D
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neXrAd i
ntensity
Colors are used to identify the different NEXRAD echo intensities (reflectivity)
measured in dBZ (decibels of Z). “Reflectivity” (designated by the letter Z) is the
amount of transmitted power returned to the radar receiver. The dBZ values increase
as returned signal strength increases. Precipitation intensity is displayed using colors
corresponding to the dBZ values.
Radar Intensity
WINDS ALOFT
Winds Aloft data shows the forecasted wind speed and direction at the surface
and at selected altitudes. Altitudes can be displayed in 3,000-foot increments up to
39,000 feet MSL.
Winds Aloft are displayed using wind barbs. The wind barbs indicate wind speed
and direction and always point in the direction that the wind is coming from. The wind
speed is depicted using flags at the end of the wind barb. A short wind flag is 5 knots,
a long wind flag is 10 knots, and a filled triangle is 50 knots. Wind barbs are also color
coded to indicate wind speed.
The wind barbs always point in the direction that the wind is coming from. The wind
speed is depicted using flags at the end of the wind barb. A short wind flag is 5 knots,
a long wind flag is 10 knots, and a triangle flag is 50 knots.
Icons Description
White indicates wind speeds of 20 kts or less.
Light blue indicates wind speeds of 21-30 kts.
Light yellow indicates wind speeds of 31-40 kts.
Yellow indicates wind speeds of 41-50 kts.
Orange indicates wind speeds of 51-80 kts.