BendixKing KMD 250 - Manual (Page 138)

2-19 KMD 250 Pilot's Guide
Section 2
FIS Operation
Rev 4 Aug/2007
GRAPHICAL SIGMET
The graphical SIGMET is derived from the location description in the
textual SIGMET and displayed as a boundary box with the appropriate
color for the condition (for a description, see SIGMETs in the Basic
Weather Services section). This is displayed on a map background to
enhance situational awareness as shown on Figure 2-8.
GRAPHICAL CONVECTIVE SIGMET
The graphical Convective SIGMET is derived from the location descrip-
tion in the textual Convective SIGMET and displayed as a yellow
boundary box (for a description, see CONVECTIVE SIGMETs in the
Basic Weather Services section). The “IN” box in the legend indicates
the current aircraft position is within the corresponding forecast condi-
tion. The boundaries are displayed on a map background to enhance
situational awareness as shown on Figure 2-9.
Figure 2-8
Figure 2-9
Value Added Service Weather Products
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