Explanation of the layers on the weather map
Layer
Map display
Selectable
scales
Radar Map
Shows the rain radar as a colored area on the map.
For an explanation of the colors, see the legend
(
Y
page 510).
All
Storm Character‐
istics
Shows the characteristics of a storm
Characteristics are:
R
tornadic storm:
storm cell with strong winds (super cell), from
which a tornado can develop. Tornadoes are
also known as twisters.
R
cyclone:
storm cells from which a tornadic storm can
develop
R
hailstorm
R
the likelihood of a hailstorm
All
Atmospheric
Pressure
Shows the position of high and low-pressure areas
(H, L), weather fronts and isobars
200 miles
(200 km)
500 miles
(500 km)
Tropical Storm
Tracks
Shows the path/directional movement speed of a
tropical storm with time and strength information
All
Winds
Shows the wind direction and wind speed
5 miles (5 km)
Sample displays of weather data in the
map
Weather map showing the rain radar
Conditions: the
Radar Map
layer is active
(
Y
page 506) and weather data is available.
The precipitation radar legend can be called
up at (
Y
page 510).
Displaying storm characteristics
SIRIUS Weather
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COMAND
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