NAME: __________________________
SS#: ____________________________
Grade: _____/20
Homework 3 - METAR surface observation code
Meteorology 1111, Fall 2002
Due: 9/30 at beginning of class
Decode the following METAR observation taken in January. Staple pages together
if necessary. Each blank worth 2/3rds pt. with 20 points possible. (Make sure
you get the whole assignment. There are 30 blanks to answer!) Also, for any conversions
you have to do, show your work. That way, if you have an incorrect answer, but
you have the correct formula, I can give you partial credit.
KDFW 051356Z 24022G28KT 6SM SCT220 BKN350 OVC400 4/M9 A2984 RMK A02 SLP132
T00411089 P0052=
City and State:_____________________
Date (Day of Month) : _______________________
Time:__________________Z = ______________ (AM/PM) CST = _______________(AM/PM)
CDT
Temperature (to tenth of a °):_________°C = ____________°F
Dewpoint (to tenth of a ° ):_________°C = ____________°F
Visibility: _________________Statue Miles
Cloud type: ________________ at _____________ feet above ground level
Additional Cloud type (if applicable): ________________ at _____________ feet
above ground level
Additional Cloud type (if applicable): ________________ at _____________ feet
above ground level
Additional Cloud type (if applicable): ________________ at _____________ feet
above ground level
Precipitation: ______________in
How long did it take to precipitate this amount? ______________ hours
Wind direction: ________________degrees = ______________(direction using N,S,E,W)
Wind Speed: ______________knots = _________________miles/hr
Wind Gust (if applicable): ______________knots
Sea Level Pressure: ____________ in Hg = _______________ mb
Altimeter Setting: ____________ in Hg = _______________ mb
Is this station automated with a precipitation descriminator (Yes/No)? ________