Synoptics

Question 1

A synoptic is usually issued every ___ ___ starting at ____ UTC and may take the format of either a ___ ____ chart or a chart which indicates the height of _______ _______ surfaces or ________

Answer 1

A synoptic is usually issued every three hours starting at 0000 UTC and may take the format of either a sea level chart or a chart which indicates the height of constant pressure surfaces or contours

Question 2

wind direction on synooptics are given in -

Answer 2

surface wind in degrees true to the nearest ten

Question 3

On a synoptic chart is wind “feather” indicates -

A pennant indicates -

Answer 3

10kts

50kts