Reference Manual Part 2

115 Chapter 9: Sirius Weather (US only)
Sea surface
temperature
(SST)
The temperature
range of the sea sur-
face is indicated by
shading, from low
temperatures to
higher temperatures
through blue-green-
yellow-orange-red.
Canadian radar
Canadian radar shows the intensity of precipitation for Canada.
Unlike NOWRad, Canadian radar does not show the precipitation
type.
Tracking storms
You can use the STORM TRACK function to monitor significant
storms in your area. These include tropical disturbances, depres-
sions, storms and cyclones, hurricanes, typhoons and super-
typhoons.
The G-Series system displays the path the storm has taken, its cur-
rent and forecast position, the wind radii (for its current position
only), and its current direction and speed of travel.
Tropical storm data
Tropical storm data can be displayed for a selected storm. The data
includes:
• The storm’s name, type, date and time.
• The position, direction and speed of travel of the storm.
• The pressure and maximum wind speed and gusts.
Color Intensity (mm/hr)
Transparent 0.00-0.20
Light green 0.21-1.00
Medium green 1.01-4.00
Dark green 4.01-12.00
Yellow 12.01-24.00
Orange 24.01-50.00
Light red 50.01-100
Dark red 100.01 +
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Hurricane
(Category 1-5)
Tropical storm
Tropical disturbance,
tropical depression
Storm Tracks symbols
These symbols are displayed on screen in three different colours:
Grey - historical, Red - current, Orange - forecast
Move the cursor over the symbol for additional information.
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