1. Runway visual range (RVR) is:
a. the same as visibility b. the distance a human observer can see along a runway c. derived from an ASOS visibility sensor d. an instrumentally derived value that represents the horizontal distance a pilot may see down a runway Answer
2. RVR is calculated from:
a. visibility b. ambient light level c. runway light intensity d. all of the above Answer
3. The RVR visibility sensor should be within _____ feet of the runway centerline and within _____ feet of the designated runway threshold.
Answer
4. The day-scale for the RVR should be used:
a. during the day only b. during the early morning and day c. during the day and into the evening d. at night Answer
5. Which of the following are true of RVR reports (more than one answer):
_____ the prevailing visibility is 1 SM or less _____ the RVR value is 8,000 feet or less _____ the RVR value is reported in the body of METAR/SPECI Answer
6. What is the maximum number of RVR values that can be reported at sites with automated observations? _____
Answer
7. What is the increment range from RVR for the following RVR values?
< 1,000 feet ____________________ 1,000 to 3,000 feet ____________________ 3,000 to 6,000 feet ____________________ Answer
8. Ten-minute extreme values (highest and lowest) of transmittance are:
a. rarely reported b. recorded but not transmitted c. reported for transmissometer systems d. based on light setting 7 Answer
1. d [7.1]
2. d [7.3]
3. 500, 1000 [7.4.1]
4. c [7.4.2]
5. Yes the prevailing ...
No the RVR value ...
Yes the RVR is reported ... [7.5]
6. 4 [7.5.1]
7. < 1000 feet 100 feet
1,000 to 3,000 feet 200 feet
3,000 to 6,000 feet 500 feet [7.5.2]
8. c [7.5.3]