Weather Mapping And Interpretation - Garmin G1000:Socata Pilot's Manual

HAZARD AVOIDANCE

WEATHER MAPPING AND INTERPRETATION

WEATHER DISPLAY INTERPRETATION
When evaluating various target returns on the weather radar display, the colors denote precipitation intensity
and rates shown in the table.
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HUNDERSTORMS
Updrafts and downdrafts in thunderstorms carry water through the cloud. The more severe the drafts, the
greater the number and size of the precipitation droplets. With this in mind, the following interpretations
can be made from what is displayed on the weather radar. Avoid these areas by an extra wide margin.
• In areas where the displayed target intensity is red or magenta (indicating large amounts of precipitation),
the turbulence is considered severe.
• Areas that show steep color gradients (intense color changes) over thin bands or short distances suggest
irregular rainfall rate and strong turbulence.
• Areas that show red or magenta are associated with hail or turbulence, as well as heavy precipitation. Vertical
scanning and antenna tilt management may be necessary to identify areas of maximum intensity.
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Weather Mode Color
Black
Green 23 dBZ to < 32 dBZ
Yellow 32 dBZ to < 41 dBZ
Red 41 dBZ to < 50 dBZ
Magenta
50 dBZ and greater
Table 6-3 Precipitation Intensity Levels
Garmin G1000 Pilot's Guide for the Socata TBM 850
Approximate
Intensity
Precipitation Rate
(in/hr.)
< 23 dBZ < .01.
.01 - 0.1.
0.1 - 0.5
0.5 - 2
> 2
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