ASSIGNMENT 1
Textbook Assignment:
"Surface Observation Elements", chapter 1, pages 1-1 through 1-34.
1-1.
1-2.
1-3.
1-4.
What publication is the most
comprehensive manual for U.S. Navy
shipboard surface aviation weather
observations?
1.
NAVMETOCCOMINST 3144.1
2.
NAVMETOCCOMINST 3141.2
3.
FMH-1
4.
FMH-2
What is the freezing point of water on the
Kelvin temperature scale?
1.
273.16°K
2.
100.16°K
3.
32.00°K
4.
0.00°K
What is the standard time zone designation
for the east coast of the United States?
1.
-4
2.
-5
3.
+4
4.
+5
If the Coordinated Universal Time is
1200Z, what is the local standard time in
zone "W"?
1.
0200 next day
2.
0200 same day
3.
2200 next day
4.
2200 same day
1-5.
1-6.
1-7.
1-8.
What two days mark the beginning and
end, respectively, of daylight savings time
in the United States?
1.
Last Sunday in October, and first
Sunday in April
2.
First Sunday in October, and last
Sunday in April
3.
First Sunday in April, and last Sunday
in October
4.
Last Sunday in April, and first Sunday
in October
To prevent confusion on meteorological
records, which of the following time
formats should be used?
1.
1:10 PM
2.
1310 EST
3.
1310 L
4.
1310 UTC
Which of the following statements best
defines the term state-of-the-sky?
1.
Code numbers that equate only to
types of clouds recognized by the
United States
2.
Code numbers that equate to
intemationaly recognized sky states
3.
Code numbers for the lowest broken or
overcast layer of clouds
4.
Code numbers for the description of
the lowest cloud layer
Cumuliform clouds are generally associated
with what type of air?
1.
Dry and stable
2.
Moist and stable
3.
Dry and unstable
4.
Moist and unstable
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