2-53.
Which of the following factors does the
wet-bulb globe temperature (WBGT) index
consider that is not considered by the
general heat stress index (GHSI)?
1. Temperature
2. Humidity
3. Radiant energy
4. Vapor pressure
2-54.
Computation of wind chill equivalent
temperature includes an adjustment for the
presence of sunshine.
1. True
2. False
IN ANSWERING QUESTION 2-55, REFER TO
FIGURE 1-39 IN THE TRAMAN.
2-55.
If the air temperature is 20°F and the wind
speed is 15 knots, what is the approximate
wind chill temperature?
1.
8°F
2.
2°F
3.
-5°F
4.
-50°F
IN ANSWERING QUESTION 2-56, REFER TO
FIGURE 1-40 IN THE TRAMAN.
2-56.
If the temperature is 15°C, what is the
approximate safe time for a person in the
water?
1.
.9 hr
2.
1.7 hr
3.
2.0 hr
4.
3.0 hr
2-57.
The water temperature is 40°F and the wind
chill index on the surface is 25°F. Which of
the following protective clothing should be
worn by aircrew personnel in these
conditions?
1.
Thermal undergarments only
2.
Anti-immersion suits only
3.
Thermal undergarments and
anti-immersion suits
2-58.
The water temperature is 55°F in the target
area. The decision whether or not the
aircrew should wear anti-immersion suits is
based upon what factor?
1.
Number of mission personnel
2.
Type of mission aircraft
3.
Rescue response time
4.
Time of day
2-59.
If the pressure altitude at sea level is +1,500
feet, which of the following statements is
correct?
1.
The air is less dense than standard
2.
The air is near standard density
3.
The air is more dense than standard
2-60.
If the pressure altitude indicates the air
density is more dense than standard, which
of the following statements is correct?
1.
An aircraft may takeoff with a greater
load than normal
2.
An aircraft may only takeoff with a
normal load
3.
An aircraft may only takeoff with a
lighter-than-normal load
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