Garmin aera 500 - Manual (Page 94)

Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. A
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hazard avoidance
Overview
GPS Navigation
Flight Planning
Hazar
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Avoidance
Additional F
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Appendices
Index
NEXRAd data RAdAR legend
SATEllITE mOSAIC
Satellite Mosaic displays infrared composite images of cloud cover taken by
geostationary weather satellites. The Satellite Mosaic provides up to seven levels of
cloud cover.
RAdAR legend Satellite mosaic/Cloud Tops data
ECHO TOPS
Echo Tops are derived from NEXRAD radar and indicate the highest altitude at which
precipitation is falling. Echo Tops at or above the altitude you select are displayed, in
5,000 foot increments up to 70,000 ft. Echo Tops can be helpful in determining the
severity of thunderstorms.