Operation Manual

92 A-Series display - User reference manual
Sea surface temperature (SST)
The temperature range of the sea surface is indicated by shading,
from low temperatures to higher temperatures through blue-green-
yellow-orange-red.
Canadian radar
Canadian radar shows the intensity of precipitation for Canada.
Unlike NOWRad, Canadian radar does not show the precipitation
type.
Tracking storms
You can use the STORM TRACK function to monitor significant
storms in your area. These include tropical disturbances, depres-
sions, storms and cyclones, hurricanes, typhoons and super-
typhoons.
The display shows the path the storm has taken, its current and
forecast position, the wind radii (for its current position only), and its
current direction and speed of travel.
Color Intensity (mm/hr)
Transparent 0.00-0.20
Light green 0.21-1.00
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Medium green 1.01-4.00
Dark green 4.01-12.00
Yellow 12.01-24.00
Orange 24.01-50.00
Light red 50.01-100
Dark red 100.01 +
Color Intensity (mm/hr)
Hurricane
(Category 1-5)
Tropical storm
Tropical disturbance,
tropical depression
Storm Tracks symbols
These symbols are displayed on screen in three different colours:
Grey - historical, Red - current, Orange - forecast
Move the cursor over the symbol for additional information.
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