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When radar stabilization is enabled, the radar tilt is corrected for pitch and roll, and therefore is kept
steady with respect to an earth-fixed reference. The commanded tilt angle is kept constant with respect to
the earth. When the stabilization is disabled, corrections are no longer made for pitch and roll, and the
radar tilt angle is kept constant with respect to the aircraft reference system.
Enabling/disabling antenna stabilization:
1) To enable or disable the antenna stabilization, press the MODE Softkey.
2) Press the STAB ON Softkey to activate antenna stabilization or press the STAB OFF Softkey to deactivate. The
current stabilization condition is shown in the upper right of the weather radar display.
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WATCH ® identifies deceptively strong or unknown intensity parts of a storm. While in horizontal scan
mode, this feature can be used as a tool to determine areas of possible inaccuracies in displayed intensity due
to weakening of the radar energy. This weakening is known as attenuation. The radar energy weakens as
it passes through areas of intense precipitation, large areas of lesser precipitation, and distance. Issues with
the radome attenuates the radar energy. All these factors have an effect on the return intensity. The more
energy that dissipates, the lesser the displayed intensity of the return. Accuracy of the displayed intensity
of returns located in the shaded areas are suspect. Make maneuvering decisions with this information in
mind. Proper antenna tilt management should still be employed to determine the extent of attenuation in
a shaded area.
To activate or deactivate the WATCH ® feature, press the WATCH Softkey.
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