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Features
FEATURES
Detects and plots intra-cloud, inter-cloud, and cloud-to ground
electrical discharges
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Operates passively requiring no transmitter
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Allows total control through the MFD
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Detects discharges up to 200 nmi away
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Outputs cell and strike data to the MFD
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Repositions discharge points automatically on the display
relative to the latest aircraft heading (i.e. heading stabilization)
when connected to a compatible heading system
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Performs three types of self test: power-up, continuous, and
operator-initiated
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Allows the pilot to clear discharge points using a remotely
mounted "clear screen" button (not supplied)
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Inhibits thunderstorm processing when the communications
transmitter is keyed to prevent the processing of corrupted data
(some installations need to use this mic inhibit feature, others
don't)
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Chapter 1 - System Description
Stormscope
WX-500 User's Guide
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