AT 325 – ALA #1
Applied Learning Assignment #1
21 points + 2 points bonus
Instructions
Answer the following questions as completely as possible. Include as much detail as possible to aid in grading your response. That is, it is critical to include screenshots or copies of maps, METARs, and any other data sources that you use.
Questions
1.
(1 point) You’re at an international airfield that reports an altimeter setting (ALSTG)
of 1017 hectopascals. You’re slightly confused, but you calculate what the setting would be in inches Hg.
a.
What is the ALSTG in inHg?
2.
(1 point) Identify the warmer temperature in each temperature pairing below.
a.
32° C
89° F
b.
24° C
77° F
c.
20° C
67° F d.
5° C
40° F
e.
-16° C
4° F
3.
(3 points) Assuming the pressure is the same, and you are at sea level in ISA, which of the following air has 1) a higher relative humidity, 2) a higher absolute humidity, 3) is denser? [hint: complete the calculations for each scenario and compare]
a.
Temperature of 73° F and a dew point of 70° F
b.
Temperature of 28° C and a dew point of 22° C
c.
Temperature of 46° F and a dew point of 44° F
d.
Temperature of 13° C and a dew point of 11° C
4.
(3 points) For a specific location on Earth, which one of the following four factors do
you believe has the greatest effect on surface temperature?
a.
Cloud cover
b.
Season
c.
Latitude
d.
Relationship to large body of water
Why do you believe this? (3-4 well thought out sentences.)
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