Reading Metars

[sid]

Can anyone decode the following: R01/1800V3500FT

It looks like a runway visibility, but whats the V for ?

Can anyone tell me what the code: WR\\ means ?

Thanks

Sid.

[John Godwin]

Post by sid
Can anyone decode the following: R01/1800V3500FT

Runway 01 Visual Range 1800 variable 3500 Feet

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[Paul Kiefert]

Post by sid
Can anyone decode the following: R01/1800V3500FT

When I can't understand a METAR I always pull up a list of METAR/TAF
abbreviations I found in the past:

http://www.pilotsalmanac.com/wiki/index.php/METAR/TAF_Abbreviations

There sure are some interesting ones that I hope I never see such as
ACFT MSHP = Aircraft Mishap, etc.

Paul

[sid]

Post by Paul Kiefert

Post by sid
Can anyone decode the following: R01/1800V3500FT

When I can't understand a METAR I always pull up a list of METAR/TAF
http://www.pilotsalmanac.com/wiki/index.php/METAR/TAF_Abbreviations
There sure are some interesting ones that I hope I never see such as
ACFT MSHP = Aircraft Mishap, etc.
Paul

Thanks for the input.

Any Idea what WR\\ stands for ?

I glanced at the list and did not see it.
The list does not look very complete, I for instance I didn't see
"ALQDS" that I see alot.

Sid.

[Hilton]

Wet Runway
All Quadrants

Post by sid

Post by Paul Kiefert

Post by sid
Can anyone decode the following: R01/1800V3500FT

When I can't understand a METAR I always pull up a list of METAR/TAF
http://www.pilotsalmanac.com/wiki/index.php/METAR/TAF_Abbreviations
There sure are some interesting ones that I hope I never see such as
ACFT MSHP = Aircraft Mishap, etc.
Paul

Thanks for the input.
Any Idea what WR\\ stands for ?
I glanced at the list and did not see it.
The list does not look very complete, I for instance I didn't see
"ALQDS" that I see alot.
Sid.

[Paul Kiefert]

Post by sid
The list does not look very complete, I for instance I didn't see
"ALQDS" that I see alot.

I'm not sure where the list came from originally. It's a wiki, so you
can edit the page and add those to the list if you feel inclined.

I too have seen ALQDS in a METAR once, but I just guessed that it was
ALL Quadrants and apparently guessed right. :)

Paul

[sid]

Post by Paul Kiefert

Post by sid
The list does not look very complete, I for instance I didn't see
"ALQDS" that I see alot.

I'm not sure where the list came from originally. It's a wiki, so you
can edit the page and add those to the list if you feel inclined.
I too have seen ALQDS in a METAR once, but I just guessed that it was
ALL Quadrants and apparently guessed right. :)
Paul

Are the slashes important to the "WR\\" ?
Or are they not part of it ?

Sid.

[quietguy]

Post by sid
Are the slashes important to the "WR\\" ?
Or are they not part of it ?

Are you sure those solidi are slanted correctly? In the USAF we
tilted 'em the other way and used them to mean that a decelerometer
reading wasn't available. The Supervisor of Flying (SOF) at most
bases had a decelerometer in his vehicle but the regulations specified
that the SOF didn't need to test a runway that was just wet, only one
that was snow/ice/slush-covered. If a reading was required but no
decelerometer was available, then the remark, "BA GOOD/FAIR/POOR/NIL"
was used to indicate the degree of braking action as estimated by the
SOF; otherwise the decel reading was appended: "IR04", "SLR09", etc.
(And no, I don't remember the units of those readings.)

[sid]

Post by quietguy

Post by sid
Are the slashes important to the "WR\\" ?
Or are they not part of it ?

Are you sure those solidi are slanted correctly? In the USAF we
tilted 'em the other way and used them to mean that a decelerometer
reading wasn't available. The Supervisor of Flying (SOF) at most
bases had a decelerometer in his vehicle but the regulations specified
that the SOF didn't need to test a runway that was just wet, only one
that was snow/ice/slush-covered. If a reading was required but no
decelerometer was available, then the remark, "BA GOOD/FAIR/POOR/NIL"
was used to indicate the degree of braking action as estimated by the
SOF; otherwise the decel reading was appended: "IR04", "SLR09", etc.
(And no, I don't remember the units of those readings.)

I think your are right, I saw that a long time ago and just posted it
again to see if anyone knew what it was.

Post by quietguy
From what I found you are correct. Should be: WR//

Sid.