ASSIGNMENT 2
Textbook Assignment:
"Bathythermograph Observations," "Aviation Weather Codes," "Surf Observations,"
and "Plotting Radiological Fallout and Chemical Contamination Coverage," chapters
2 through 5, pages 2-13 through 5-16.
2-1.
Which of the following points on a BT
trace is NOT considered for analysis and
reporting?
2-2.
1.
The surface
2.
The mixed layer depth
3.
The top of an isothermal layer
4.
The mid-point of the thermocline
What is normally the maximum number
of points that may be selected for
a BT observation?
2-3.
1.
15
2.
20
3.
25
4.
50
Which of the following activities should
report surface wind direction and speed in
bathythermograph observations?
1.
Ships
2.
Submarines
3.
Aircraft
4.
Coast Guard units only
JJYY 06087 0605/ 14324 15739 32807
40222 88888 00102 00211 10205 24145
99901 10120 50109 99903 40543 NSHP
Figure 2-A
WHEN ANSWERING QUESTIONS 2-4
THROUGH 2-6, REFER TO FIGURE 2-A.
2-4.
2-5.
2-6.
2-7.
What is the UTC observation date in the
BATHY observation?
1. May 6th
2.
June 5th
3.
June 8th
4.
August 6th
Which of the following groups is reporting
recorder type and probe information?
1.
00102
2.
32807
3.
40222
4.
88888
What water depth and temperature is being
reported by the groups 99901 10120?
1.
11 meters 1.2°C
2.
100 meters 12.0°C
3.
110 meters 12.0C
4.
1,101 meters -2.0°C
What code group is used to indicate a
bottom depth and temperature reading?
1.
00000
2.
66666
3.
88888
4.
99999
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