Garmin 190-01117-02 Manual

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Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide

190-01117-02 Rev. A

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Hazard Avoidance

OverviewGPS NavigationFlight PlanningHazard AvoidanceAdditional FeaturesAppendicesIndex

NEXRAD DataRADAR 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.