TEST
GROUND
GROUND MAP
MODE COLOR
Black
Light Blue
Yellow
Magenta
Blue
190-01717-10 Rev. H
•
Places transmitter in standby as the
display simulates a radar sweep
•
Test data verifies communication
between the weather radar and
display
•
Radar pulses do not transmit from the
antenna during this mode
•
Presents a depiction of terrain similar
to that of a topographical map
•
Useful when trying to verify aircraft
position
GROUND TARGET INTENSITY LEVELS
GWX RADAR
INTENSITY
0 dB
> 0 dBZ to < 9 dBZ
9 dBZ to < 18 dBZ
18 dBZ to < 27 dBZ
27 dBZ and greater
Pilot's Guide
Weather Awareness
THIRD-PARTY
RADAR LEVEL
0
1
2
3 and above
Not used
5-49