Weather Quiz

ASOS is designed to support aviation operations and weather forecast activities. The ASOS will provide continuous minute-by-minute observations and perform the basic observing functions necessary to generate a METAR and other aviation weather information.Answer (A) is incorrect because selected individual systems may be incorporated into nationwide data collection and dissemination networks. Answer (C) is incorrect because only the AWOS has the capability of reporting density altitude.

Ice pellets always indicate freezing rain at higher altitude.

A squall line is a nonfrontal, narrow band of active thunderstorms. The line may be too long to easily detour and too wide and severe to penetrate. It often contains severe steady-state thunderstorms and presents the single, most intense weather hazard to aircraft.

Unmanned aircraft often have limited performance and therefore in high wind conditions, it may consume more power to maintain position or other maneuvers than in calm air. If the wind is strong enough, the sUAS's performance might not be able to adequately counter the wind, making it difficult or impossible to fly back to you for recovery.

Dry areas get hotter than moist areas. Dry fields or dry ground of any nature are better thermal sources than moist areas. This applies to woods or forests, which are poor sources of thermals because of the large amount of moisture given off by foliage.