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danyoren
26th Nov 2003, 17:18
Hi,
I need explanation – after RMK
KJFK 260951Z 00000KT 10SM FEW140 01/M01 A3019
RMK AO2 SLP224 T00111006
Thanks
A02: Automated observation with precipitation discriminator (rain/snow)
SLP: Sea Level Pressure
T00111006: expanded temperature/dewpoint information (not used by pilots)
Off the clock
29th Nov 2003, 06:14
Danyoren,
Many of these US / Canadian decodes are contained in the Thales (used to be "BA AERAD) supplement.
Rgds,
Otc
The Greaser
8th Dec 2003, 05:31
Just to give you a more direct answer, :
SLP224 = qnh 1022.4 mb
T00111006 = temp +1.1 celsius, dewpoint -0.6 celsius
Crótalo
8th Dec 2003, 22:37
I'm probably being a bit pedantic (sorry) but I wouldn't go so far to say that the expanded temp/dew point info isn't used by pilots. I've often used it during flight to detect trends which might not be noticeable using just the whole numbers. It's a helpful tool regarding the potential for fog at your destination and/or alternate airports.