Radar Weather Mapping And Interpretation (Gtn 7Xx Only); Weather Display Interpretation - Garmin GTN 650 Series Pilot's Manual Upgrade Supplement

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If the aircraft is above 29,000 feet, be cautious of any target return that gets
to 30 NM or closer. This is likely a thunderstorm that has a top high enough that
the aircraft cannot fly over it safely.
If the aircraft altitude is 15,000 feet or lower, set the displayed range to
60 NM. Closely monitor anything that enters the display.
Also, after setting up the antenna tilt angle as described previously, ground
returns can be monitored for possible threats. The relationship between antenna
tilt angle, altitude, and distance is one degree of tilt equals 100 feet of altitude
for every one nautical mile.
Figure 5-6 Vertical Change in Radar Beam per Nautical Mile
Therefore, with the antenna tilt set so that the bottom of the beam is four
degrees below parallel with the ground, a target return at 10 NM is approximately
4,000 feet below the aircraft; at 20 NM, 8,000 feet; at 50 NM, 20,000 feet. In
other words, at this tilt setting, a ground return (such as a mountain peak) being
displayed at 10 NM would have a maximum distance below the aircraft of 4,000
feet. If that ground target return moves to 5 NM, maximum distance below the
aircraft will be 2,000 feet.
This setup will provide a good starting point for practical use of the GWX
radar. There are many other factors to consider in order to become proficient at
using weather radar in all situations.
5.4
Radar Weather Mapping and Interpretation
(GTN 7XX Only)
5.4.1

Weather display Interpretation

When evaluating various target returns on the weather radar display, the colors
denote approximate rainfall intensity and rates as shown in the table below.
GTN 650/750 Series SW V3.00 Upgrade Supplement 190- 01007-05 Rev A
Change in Antenna Tilt
+4°
+3°
+2°
+1°
-1°
-2°
-3°
-4°
10 nm
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2000
1000
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