Barometric Trend Indicator; Chapter 5 Compass Mode (Vector And X-Lander) - Suunto Vector User Manual

4.4 BAROMETRIC TREND INDICATOR

Located on the top left corner of the LCD display resides the Barometric Trend Indicator. This feature is always
displayed in all main modes providing the user a continual quick reference to analyze upcoming weather
conditions.
The Barometric trend is comprised of two lines forming an arrow. Each line represents a 3-hour period. The
right line represents the last 3 hours. The left line represents 3 hours prior to the last 3 hours. The line can
indicate 9 different patterns in the barometric trend.
Situation 6-3 hours ago
Dropped heavy (>2 mbars/3hours)
Dropped heavy (>2 mbars/3hours)
Dropped heavy (>2 mbars/3hours)
Remained stable
Remained stable
Remained stable
Risen heavy (>2 mbars/3hours)
Risen heavy (>2 mbars/3hours)
Risen heavy (>2 mbars/3hours)
Note: If the user remains at the same elevation, the barometric trend indicator can work as a weather forecasting
tool.

CHAPTER 5 COMPASS MODE (VECTOR AND X-LANDER)

Note: This function applies to the Vector and X-Lander.
The compass mode provides the user with:
• a cardinal or half cardinal point abbreviation;
Situation last 3 hours
Dropping heavy (>2 mbars/3hours)
Remaining stable
Rising heavy (>2 mbars/3hours)
Dropping heavy (>2 mbars/3hours)
Remaining stable
Rising heavy (>2 mbars/3hours)
Rising heavy (>2 mbars/3hours)
Remaining stable
Dropping heavy (>2 mbars/3hours)
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