Mercedes-Benz C-Coupe 2012 COMAND Manual - Manual (Page 206)

Path of tropical storms
The
Tropical Storm Tracks display layer
is activated (
Y
page 201) and weather data is
available.
Symbol ? shows the current position of the
tropical cyclone.
A dashed line shows the path to date and the
predicted path of the cyclone.
More information ; can be shown on the
following positions:
R positions of previous path =
R current position ?
R positions on the predicted route with
information on date :
X
In the map, slide XVY, ZVÆ or aVb the
COMAND controller and slide the crosshair
to ; or =.
X Press W the COMAND controller.
Weather map showing the path of a tropical low-
pressure area and further information (example)
Showing information ; (if available):
R name of the tropical storm and category
R time stamp
R directional movement speed and path
( Wind )
R maximum wind speed ( Max. Wind Speed )
i The directional movement speed is the
speed at which the storm cell of a tropical
storm moves.
A tropical storm is separated into different
categories according to the location at which
it develops.
Region of
origin
Category
Atlantic,
North and
South Pacific
Oceans
Tropical Low
Pressure System
Tropical Rain Zone
Tropical Storm
Hurricane Category 1
to Hurricane Category
5
Northwest
Pacific
Tropical Low
Pressure System
Tropical Cyclone
Typhoon
Super-Typhoon
Wind directions and wind speeds
Weather map showing wind directions and wind
speeds (example)
Legend (precipitation radar and storms)
X Display the menu on the weather map
(
Y
page 200).
X Select Layers by turning cVd the
COMAND controller and press W to
confirm.
X Select Legend and press W to confirm.
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