Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts (TAFs): DGCA Aviation Meteorology questions

Question 1

The weather group RERA in a TAF means:

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recent rain

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rain in retreat

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returning rain

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retreating rain

Question 2

TEMPO in a TAF means:

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a temporary variation to the main forecast that will last for less than one hour, or if recurring, for less than half the period indicated

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a temporary variation to the main forecast lasting less than an hour

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the development of unpredictable conditions that may be a hazard to aviation

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a variation to the base line conditions laid down in the main forecast that will continue to prevail until the end of the main forecast

Question 3

The weather group SHSNRA in a TAF means:

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showers of snow and rain

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slight showers of snow and rain

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moderate showers of snow and rain

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heavy showers of snow and rain

Question 4

A TAF time group 0202/0220 means that the TAF:

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is a long range forecast for the 18 hour period from the 2nd at 0200 UTC to the 2nd at 2000 UTC

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is a short range forecast only, at 0220 UTC

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was observed at 0220 UTC

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was issued at 0220 UTC

Question 5

BECMG 1618/1620 BKN030 in a TAF means:

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becoming between 1800 UTC and 2000 UTC 5-7 oktas of cloud at 3000 ft AGL

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becoming between 1800 UTC and 2000 UTC 3-4 oktas of cloud at 300 ft AGL

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becoming from 1820 UTC 5-7 oktas of cloud at 3000 ft AGL

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becoming from 1820 UTC 3-4 oktas of cloud at 3000 ft AGL

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