Weather Radar
The weather radar system detects and locates various types of precipitation bearing clouds along the flight path of the airplane and gives the pilot a visual indication in color of the clouds’ intensity. The radar antenna sweeps a forward arc of 180 degrees.
The radar indicates a cloud’s rainfall intensity by displaying colors contrasted against a black background. Areas of heaviest rainfall appear in red, the next level of rainfall in yellow, and the least rainfall in green.
In map mode, the radar displays surfaces in red, yellow, and green (most reflective to least reflective).
These displays enable identification of coastlines, hilly or mountainous regions, cities, or large structures. Ground mapping mode can be useful in areas where ground–based navigation aids are limited.
The radar system performs only the functions of weather detection and ground mapping. It should not be used or relied upon for proximity warning or anticollision protection.
The turbulence mode displays normal precipitation and precipitation associated with turbulence. When the radar detects a horizontal flow of precipitation with velocities of 5 or more meters per second toward or away from the radar antenna, that target display becomes magenta. This magenta area is associated with heavy turbulence. The detection of turbulence is automatically limited to a 40 nautical mile range, regardless of the selected range.
YA686 - YA803, YC153, YC154 The IDNT position activates the ground clutter reduction feature. Signals that are determined to have a high probability of originating from ground returns will be automatically removed from the display. Some portions of weather targets may be removed as well. The IDNT position is provided for analysis by the pilot and is not for continuous use.
The weather radar also provides predictive windshear alerting below 1,200 feet RA. On the ground or in flight below 2,300 feet RA, radar antenna scan sweep is limited to 120 degrees with PWS enabled. Above 2,300 feet RA the radar sweep reverts to 180 degrees. (Refer to Chapter 15, Warnings.)
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737 Flight Crew Operations Manual
Introduction
The flight management system (FMS) aids the flight crew in managing automatic navigation, in–flight performance optimization, fuel monitoring, and flight deck displays. Automatic flight functions manage the airplane lateral flight path (LNAV) and vertical flight path (VNAV). The displays include a map for airplane orientation and command markers (bugs) on the airspeed and N1 indicators to assist in flying efficient profiles.
The flight crew enters the desired route and flight data into the CDUs. The FMS then uses its navigation database, airplane position and supporting system data to calculate commands for manual or automatic flight path control.
The FMS can automatically tune the navigation radios and determine LNAV courses. The FMS navigation database provides the necessary data to fly routes, SIDs, STARs, holding patterns, and procedure turns. Lateral offsets from the programmed route can be calculated and commanded.
For vertical navigation, computations include items such as fuel burn data, optimum speeds, and recommended altitudes. Cruise altitudes and crossing altitude restrictions are used to compute VNAV commands. When operating in the Required Time of Arrival (RTA) mode, the computations include required speeds, takeoff times, and enroute progress information.
Flight Management Computer (FMC)
The basis of the flight management system is the flight management computer. Since the term FMC is universally understood, it is used here for standardization and simplification.
The FMC uses flight crew–entered flight plan information, airplane systems data, and data from the FMC navigation database to calculate airplane present position, and pitch, roll, and thrust commands required to fly an optimum flight profile. The FMC sends these commands to the autothrottle, autopilot, and flight director. Map and route information are sent to DUs. The EFIS control panels are used to select the desired information for the navigation displays. The mode control panel is used to select the autothrottle, autopilot, and flight director operating modes. Refer to the following chapters for operation of these other systems:
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