Mercedes-Benz COMAND Operating Instructions Manual page 269

Explanation of the layers on the weather map
Radar Map Radar Map
R
Displays the rain radar as a color area in all map scales. For an explanation of the colors,
see the legend ( page 271).
Y
Storm Characteristics Storm Characteristics
R
Displays the characteristics of a storm in all map scales.
tornadic storm:
-
storm cell with strong winds (super cell), from which a tornado can develop. Tornadoes
are also known as twisters.
cyclone:
-
storm cells from which a tornadic storm can develop
hailstorm
-
the likelihood of a hailstorm
-
Storm Watch Box
R
Shows areas (in red) for which severe weather warnings have been issued. It is shown in
map scales 50 mi (50 km), 200 mi (200 km) and 500 mi (500 km).
Atmospheric Pressure Atmospheric Pressure
R
Shows the position of high and low-pressure areas (H, L), weather fronts and isobars It is
shown in map scales 200 mi (200 km) and 500 mi (500 km).
Tropical Storm Tracks Tropical Storm Tracks
R
Shows the direction and speed of propagation (track) of a tropical storm in all map scales
with information on times and intensity.
Winds Winds
R
Shows the wind direction and wind speed in map scale of 5 mi (5 km).
Sample displays of weather data in the map
To display the rain radar:
Activate the Radar Map Radar Map
X
The rain radar image is then displayed if weather data is available.
display level ( page 266).
Y
SIRIUS Weather
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