Training Guide in Surface Weather Observations - Multiple Choices
Training Guide in Surface Weather Observations - Multiple Choices
Training Guide in Surface Weather Observations - Multiple Choices
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5.1 Sky Condition<br />
CHAPTER 5<br />
SKY CONDITION<br />
Figure 5-1. The Celestial Dome.<br />
Sky condition is a description of the appearance of the sky (celestial dome) as seen from the weather<br />
station. The celestial dome is that part of the sky that would be visible above all natural obstructions<br />
(hills and trees) if man-made obstructions (build<strong>in</strong>gs) were not present. This means that if your view<br />
of the sky is partly obstructed by a nearby build<strong>in</strong>g, you are expected to make a reasonable effort to see<br />
or estimate what is on the other side. Note that, <strong>in</strong> Figure 5-2, the celestial dome is bounded by the hills<br />
on the left and the trees on the right but not by the build<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
5-1
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