Gfds Infrared Satellite Data Viewing Range - Garmin G500 Pilot's Manual

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GFDS Infrared Satellite Data Viewing Range

Infrared Satellite (IR SAT) data is available over North America and Europe
and depicts cloud top temperatures from satellite imagery. Brighter cloud top
colors indicate cooler temperatures occurring at higher altitudes. Information is
updated every half hour.
Figure 4-108 GFDS Infrared Satellite Data Map Display and Legend
IR SAT Data Viewing Range
The IR SAT Data Viewing Range option allows you to select the map range
where at and below that value IR SAT weather products will be shown on the
selected MFD GFDS Weather Map page (1, 2, or 3). When Off is selected, IR SAT
will not be shown. For the selected value (such as 250 NM) is selected, IR SAT
data will be shown at map ranges of the selected value (250 NM) and lower.
1. While viewing a GFDS Weather Map page of the WX page group, press the
MENU key to display the Page Menu Options . Turn the large MFD knob to
highlight the Weather Setup option and press ENT
2. Turn the large MFD knob to highlight IR SAT Data Viewing Range. Turn the
small MFD knob to highlight the desired value.
3. Turn the small MFD knob to highlight the desired value. Press ENT to accept
the displayed value. The next option will be highlighted.
4. Press the small MFD knob to cancel selection or to end editing and return to
the WX page or turn the large MFD knob to the next option.
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