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--- features:conditions [2017/08/02 17:02]
Andreas Breitschopp [Wind Layers]
+++ features:conditions [2022/12/21 10:19] (current)
Andreas Breitschopp
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 You can load the current weather into the [[conditions#custom_weather|custom weather]] section or save it as [[conditions#weather_presets|weather presets]].
+:i: Note: The option to ''Load in Custom Weather'' is only available if you do not have the ''Simplified Weather Control'' option enabled in the [[features/settings#other2|Settings]] module.
 ===== Weather Themes =====
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 :i: Note: This section does not appear if Active Sky is enabled as weather engine in the [[features/settings#weather_engine|Settings]] module.
-===== Weather Mode for Active Sky Weather Engine =====
+===== Real-Time Weather =====
-{{https://www.fs-flightcontrol.com/img/manual/features/conditions/weather-mode-active-sky.png?nolink|}}
+{{https://www.fs-flightcontrol.com/img/manual/features/conditions/real-time-weather.png?nolink|}}
-In this area you can see the current Active Sky weather mode and change it, too.
+You have the option to enable real-time weather in this section.
-:i: Note: This section only appears if Active Sky is enabled as weather engine in the [[features/settings#weather_engine|Settings]] module.
+Therefore you can either send the current real-time weather directly to flight simulator or load it into the [[conditions#custom_weather|custom weather]] section.
-==== Change Weather Mode ====
+:i: Note: You can change the used real-time weather source in the [[features/settings#real-time_weather_source|Settings]] module.
-{{https://www.fs-flightcontrol.com/img/manual/features/conditions/weather-mode-active-sky-change.png?nolink|}}
+:i: Note: This section does only appear if Prepar3D, FSX or FSW is selected as simulator type and Active Sky is not enabled as weather engine in the [[features/settings#weather_engine|Settings]] module.
-Select the desired weather mode here and set it with the button ''Set Weather Mode''.
+:i: Note: Real-time weather in Prepar3D, FSX or FSW is limited to existent ground weather stations with upper level winds being interpolated.
-=== Historic Dynamic Weather ===
+==== Continuous Real-Time Weather ====
-{{https://www.fs-flightcontrol.com/img/manual/features/conditions/weather-mode-active-sky-change-historic.png?nolink|}}
+{{https://www.fs-flightcontrol.com/img/manual/features/conditions/real-time-weather-continious.png?nolink|}}
-If you have chosen the hisotoric dynamic weather mode you can set the historic date and time here.
+To enable continues real-time weather just activate the corresponding check box. This will enable automated real-time weather updates for all weather stations around the current aircraft location.
-===== Real-Time Weather =====
+You can choose how often this weather update should be performed by entering a certain time interval or a flown distance (or both).
-{{https://www.fs-flightcontrol.com/img/manual/features/conditions/real-time-weather.png?nolink|}}
+Additionally you can define that automated weather updates should not be performed when the aircraft is below a certain altitude above ground. This makes sure that the pilot is not disturbed while doing a final approach.
-You have the option to enable real-time weather in this section.
+Below that some information is displayed to show when the next automated weather update will be performed.
-Therefore you can either send the current real-time weather directly to flight simulator or load it into the [[features:conditions#custom_weather|custom weather]] section.
-:i: Note: You can change the used real-time weather source in the [[features/settings#real-time_weather_source|Settings]] module.
-:i: Note: This section does only appear if Prepar3D, FSX or FSW is selected as simulator type and Active Sky is not enabled as weather engine in the [[features/settings#weather_engine|Settings]] module.
 ===== Real-Time Weather for X-Plane =====
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 :i: Note: This section does only appear if X-Plane is selected as simulator type.
-==== Continous Real-Time Weather ====
+===== Weather Mode for Active Sky Weather Engine =====
-{{https://www.fs-flightcontrol.com/img/manual/features/conditions/real-time-weather-continious.png?nolink|}}
+{{https://www.fs-flightcontrol.com/img/manual/features/conditions/weather-mode-active-sky.png?nolink|}}
-To enable continues real-time weather just activate the corresponding check box. This will enable automated real-time weather updates for all weather stations around the current aircraft location.
+In this area you can see the current Active Sky weather mode and change it, too.
-You can choose how often this weather update should be performed by entering a certain time interval or a flown distance (or both).
+:i: Note: This section only appears if Active Sky is enabled as weather engine in the [[features/settings#weather_engine|Settings]] module.
-Additionally you can define that automated weather updates should not be performed when the aircraft is below a certain altitude above ground. This makes sure that the pilot is not disturbed while doing a final approach.
+==== Change Weather Mode ====
-Below that some information is displayed to show when the next automated weather update will be performed.
+{{https://www.fs-flightcontrol.com/img/manual/features/conditions/weather-mode-active-sky-change.png?nolink|}}
+Select the desired weather mode here and set it with the button ''Set Weather Mode''.
+=== Historic Dynamic Weather ===
+{{https://www.fs-flightcontrol.com/img/manual/features/conditions/weather-mode-active-sky-change-historic.png?nolink|}}
+If you have chosen the hisotoric dynamic weather mode you can set the historic date and time here.
+Use the corresponding ''Select'' button to open the [[dialogs/select-date]] or [[dialogs/select-time]] dialog.
 ===== Weather Effects for Active Sky Weather Engine =====
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 Following values are the default for decision height and runway visibility:
-|          ^ Decision Height ^ Runway Visibility ^
+|           ^ Decision Height ^ Runway Visibility ^
-^ CAT I    | 200 ft (60 m)   | 1,800 ft (550 m)  |
+^ CAT I     | 200 ft (60 m)   | 1,800 ft (550 m)  |
-^ CAT II   | 100 ft (30 m)   | 1,000 ft (300 m)  |
+^ CAT I LTS | 200 ft (60 m)   | 1,300 ft (400 m)  |
-^ CAT IIIa | 50 ft (15 m)    | 600 ft (180 m)    |
+^ CAT II    | 100 ft (30 m)   | 1,000 ft (300 m)  |
-^ CAT IIIb | 30 ft (10 m)    | 150 ft (46 m)     |
+^ CAT IIIa  | 50 ft (15 m)    | 600 ft (180 m)    |
-^ CAT IIIc | 0 ft (0 m)      | 30 ft (10 m)      |
+^ CAT IIIb  | 30 ft (10 m)    | 150 ft (46 m)     |
+^ CAT IIIc  | 0 ft (0 m)      | 30 ft (10 m)      |
-:i: Note: You can customize these values in the [[features:settings#ils_visibility|Settings]] module to your needs.
+:i: Note: You can customize these presets in the [[features:settings#ils_visibility|Settings]] module to your needs.
+==== Custom Visibility ====
+{{https://www.fs-flightcontrol.com/img/manual/features/conditions/ils-visibility-custom.png?nolink|}}
+Additionally you can also set directly a custom visibility using a specified decision height and runway visibility as well.
+==== Reference Airport ====
+{{https://www.fs-flightcontrol.com/img/manual/features/conditions/ils-visibility-reference-airport.png?nolink|}}
+The ILS visibility needs to be defined in relation to a reference airport and runway which you can specify here.
+By default it uses the airport of the last approach in the [[features:position|Position]] module, but you can also take over your flight plan departure or arrival airport or defining any custom one.
+:i: Note: If no airport is specified here it will use the ground elevation below the current aircraft position for calculations which might lead to wrong visibility results.
 ===== Custom Weather =====
-{{https://www.fs-flightcontrol.com/img/manual/features/conditions/custom-weather.png?nolink|}}
+{{https://www.fs-flightcontrol.com/img/manual/features/conditions/custom-weather-simplified-control.png?nolink|}}
+In case you want to define a completely custom weather situation you can do so in this section.
+:i: Note: This version of the custom weather section appears ''Enable Simplified Weather'' is selected in the [[features/settings#other2|Settings]] module.
+==== Activate ====
+{{https://www.fs-flightcontrol.com/img/manual/features/conditions/custom-weather-simplified-control-activate.png?nolink|}}
+In case you have a different weather control option (like ILS visibility or real-time weather) enabled you will have to activate the customer weather control first before you can start using it.
+==== High Altitude Layer ====
+{{https://www.fs-flightcontrol.com/img/manual/features/conditions/custom-weather-simplified-control-high-altitude-layer.png?nolink|}}
+This section creates a high altitude layer.
+If you have enabled this layer can first selected the altitude level where this layer will be applied to.
+Next the wind for this layer can be defined either manually by entering the wind direction, speed and gust values or by using the [[features:conditions#calculate_wind|Calculate Wind dialog]].
+There is also the option to set the intensity of turbulence in this layer as well as the visibility.
+By default the temperature is automatically calculated based on the ISA atmosphere, but values can be adjusted here as needed either by specifying the deviation from the ISA atmosphere or a temperature directly.
+Additionally you can see which clouds and precipitation is present in this layer. Both can be configured using the ''Change Clouds'' button.
+==== Low Altitude Layer ====
+{{https://www.fs-flightcontrol.com/img/manual/features/conditions/custom-weather-simplified-control-low-altitude-layer.png?nolink|}}
+The options of the low altitude layer are exactly the same as for the high altitude layer.
+:i: Note: Wind and temperature values between the layers are automatically interpolated to ensure a smooth transition between them.
+==== Surface Layer ====
+{{https://www.fs-flightcontrol.com/img/manual/features/conditions/custom-weather-simplified-control-surface-layer.png?nolink|}}
+The options for the surface layer are also very similar to the layers above.
+You can define a local QNH here and also calculate the winds for the higher layers: This will apply a standard model of geostrophic winds turning with increasing altitude to the right in the Northern and left in the Southern Hemisphere.
+Also applying the same ISA temperature deviation (based on the surface elevation) to the higher layers is possible.
+==== Calculate Wind ====
+{{https://www.fs-flightcontrol.com/img/manual/features/conditions/custom-weather-calculate-wind.png?nolink|}}
+This dialog allows you to visually change the wind direction and speed.
+Just click in the compass rose from where the wind should come from. The length of the arrow defines the wind speed.
+You can also see the current aircraft heading as well as the runway if an airport and runway is selected.
+=== Wind Settings ===
+{{https://www.fs-flightcontrol.com/img/manual/features/conditions/custom-weather-calculate-wind-settings.png?nolink|}}
+Alternatively you can also set the wind direction and speed manually here.
+=== Wind Relative to Current Aircraft Heading ===
+{{https://www.fs-flightcontrol.com/img/manual/features/conditions/custom-weather-calculate-wind-relative-current-aircraft-heading.png?nolink|}}
+This section shows your current aircraft heading and calculates the cross wind component relative to that.
+=== Wind Relative to Runway Heading ===
+{{https://www.fs-flightcontrol.com/img/manual/features/conditions/custom-weather-calculate-wind-relative-runway-heading.png?nolink|}}
+First you can select here the airport and runway either by taking over your flight plan departure or arrival airport or defining any custom one.
+Then it will calculate the cross wind component accordingly.
+==== Change Clouds ====
+{{https://www.fs-flightcontrol.com/img/manual/features/conditions/custom-weather-change-clouds.png?nolink|}}
+This dialog makes it simpler to change the cloud layer as well as set a certain precipitation.
+:i: Note: The available options will vary based on the simulator and weather engine type.
+=== Coverage ===
+{{https://www.fs-flightcontrol.com/img/manual/features/conditions/custom-weather-change-clouds-coverage.png?nolink|}}
+First you can select the coverage of the cloud layer.
+=== Type ===
+{{https://www.fs-flightcontrol.com/img/manual/features/conditions/custom-weather-change-clouds-type.png?nolink|}}
+Next the cloud type can be selected.
+=== Precipitation ===
+{{https://www.fs-flightcontrol.com/img/manual/features/conditions/custom-weather-change-clouds-precipitation.png?nolink|}}
+Now the precipitation type as well as its intensity can be defined.
+=== Icing ===
+{{https://www.fs-flightcontrol.com/img/manual/features/conditions/custom-weather-change-clouds-icing.png?nolink|}}
+You also have the option to select the amount of icing in this cloud layer
+=== Height ===
+{{https://www.fs-flightcontrol.com/img/manual/features/conditions/custom-weather-change-clouds-height.png?nolink|}}
+Finally you can define the height of the cloud above the ground (independent of the current layer altitude) and set the upper limit of the cloud.
+:i: Note: The upper cloud limit can only be set when Active Sky weather engine is used.
+===== Custom Weather for Prepar3D, FSX and FSW =====
+{{https://www.fs-flightcontrol.com/img/manual/features/conditions/custom-weather-prepar3d-fsx-fsw.png?nolink|}}
 In case you want to define a completely custom weather situation you can do so in this section.
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 ==== Load and Send Weather ====
-{{https://www.fs-flightcontrol.com/img/manual/features/conditions/custom-weather-load-and-send-weather.png?nolink|}}
+{{https://www.fs-flightcontrol.com/img/manual/features/conditions/custom-weather-load-send-weather.png?nolink|}}
-If you have a METAR string as starting point for your custom weather enter it in the corresponding text field on top of the screen and click on the ''Load'' button. This will decode the weather situation defined in the METAR string into the custom weather sections below.
+You can load into the custom weather from the current weather or from a METAR string here.
-To send the weather define in these custom weather sections to the flight simulator, just click on the ''Send Weather'' button.
+Also saving the custom weather as a new [[conditions#weather_presets|weather presets]] is possible using the ''Save as Preset'' button.
-==== Add as Weather Preset ====
+To send the weather defined in these custom weather sections to the flight simulator, just click on the ''Send Custom Weather'' button.
-{{https://www.fs-flightcontrol.com/img/manual/features/conditions/custom-weather-add-as-weather-preset.png?nolink|}}
+==== Load METAR String ====
-You may also save your custom weather situation as [[conditions#weather_presets|weather presets]]. Just enter a name and then click on the ''Add Preset'' button.
+{{https://www.fs-flightcontrol.com/img/manual/features/conditions/custom-weather-load-metar-string.png?nolink|}}
+If you have a METAR string as starting point for your custom weather enter it here. This will decode the weather situation defined in the METAR string into the custom weather sections.
 ==== Wind Layers ====
-{{https://www.fs-flightcontrol.com/img/manual/features/conditions/custom-weather-wind-layers.png?nolink|}}
+{{https://www.fs-flightcontrol.com/img/manual/features/conditions/custom-weather-prepar3d-fsx-fsw-wind-layers.png?nolink|}}
 You can define all wind layers - including the surface wind - in this section.
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 Next enter the speed and optional gust speed (keep it ''0'' if not needed) of the wind layer.
+There is also a [[features:conditions#calculate_wind|Calculate Wind dialog]] that allows you to set the wind direction and speed visually.
 Next you can define if the current wind layer is a surface wind or an wind aloft. In case of a surface wind you have the additional option to define a depth/height of the wind and if it is a wind aloft you can define a maximum altitude (MSL) for it instead.
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 ==== Cloud Layers ====
-{{https://www.fs-flightcontrol.com/img/manual/features/conditions/custom-weather-cloud-layers.png?nolink|}}
+{{https://www.fs-flightcontrol.com/img/manual/features/conditions/custom-weather-prepar3d-fsx-fsw-cloud-layers.png?nolink|}}
 Here you can define all cloud layers of the custom weather situation.
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 ==== Visibility Layers ====
-{{https://www.fs-flightcontrol.com/img/manual/features/conditions/custom-weather-visibility-layers.png?nolink|}}
+{{https://www.fs-flightcontrol.com/img/manual/features/conditions/custom-weather-prepar3d-fsx-fsw-visibility-layers.png?nolink|}}
 The visibility layers of the custom weather situation can be defined in this section.
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 ==== Temperature Layers ====
-{{https://www.fs-flightcontrol.com/img/manual/features/conditions/custom-weather-temperature-layers.png?nolink|}}
+{{https://www.fs-flightcontrol.com/img/manual/features/conditions/custom-weather-prepar3d-fsx-fsw-temperature-layers.png?nolink|}}
 Also individual temperature layers can be defined for your custom weather situation.
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 ==== Atmospheric Pressure ====
-{{https://www.fs-flightcontrol.com/img/manual/features/conditions/custom-weather-atmospheric-pressure.png?nolink|}}
+{{https://www.fs-flightcontrol.com/img/manual/features/conditions/custom-weather-prepar3d-fsx-fsw-atmospheric-pressure.png?nolink|}}
 Here you can define the atmospheric pressure for your custom weather situation.
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 In case you want to define a completely custom weather situation you can do so in this section.
+You can also [[conditions#load_and_send_weather|load and send weather]] from here.
 :i: Note: This version of the custom weather section appears if X-Plane is selected as simulator type.
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 First enter the direction, altitude and speed of the wind layer.
+There is also a [[features:conditions#calculate_wind|Calculate Wind dialog]] that allows you to set the wind direction and speed visually.
 Next you can define the turbulence intensity between ''0'' and ''10''.
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 In case you want to define a completely custom weather situation you can do so in this section.
+You can also [[conditions#load_and_send_weather|load and send weather]] from here.
 :i: Note: This version of the custom weather section only appears if Active Sky is enabled as weather engine in the [[features/settings#weather_engine|Settings]] module.
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 You can define the surface wind in this section.
-First enter the speed and optional gust speed (keep it ''0'' if not needed) of the wind.
+First you can define the direction where the wind is coming from including a variance.
-Next you can define the direction where the wind is coming from including a variance.
+Next enter the speed and optional gust speed (keep it ''0'' if not needed) of the wind.
 Also the temperature and the dew point on the surface can be defined here.
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 You can define all wind aloft layers in this section.
-First enter the speed and the direction of the wind layer.
+First enter the direction and speed of the wind layer.
+There is also a [[features:conditions#calculate_wind|Calculate Wind dialog]] that allows you to set the wind direction and speed visually.
 Next you can define the temperature and finally the turbulences in this wind layer as:
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 ===== Season and Time =====
-{{https://www.fs-flightcontrol.com/img/manual/features/conditions/season-and-time.png?nolink|}}
+{{https://www.fs-flightcontrol.com/img/manual/features/conditions/season-time.png?nolink|}}
 In this section you have a quick and easy control of the current season.
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 Just click on one of the pre-defined season buttons.
-==== Set Custom Date and Time ====
+==== Synchronize Date and Time ====
-{{https://www.fs-flightcontrol.com/img/manual/features/conditions/season-and-time-set-custom-date-and-time.png?nolink|}}
+{{https://www.fs-flightcontrol.com/img/manual/features/conditions/season-time-synchronize.png?nolink|}}
+There is also the option to synchronize the simulator date and time with the one of the computer, optionally with a certain time offset.
+You can either do a one-time synchronization manually or keep it synchronized automatically.
+==== Custom Date and Time ====
+{{https://www.fs-flightcontrol.com/img/manual/features/conditions/season-time-custom.png?nolink|}}
 Additionally you can define a completely custom date and time in this section.
+Use the corresponding ''Select'' button to open the [[dialogs/select-date]] or [[dialogs/select-time]] dialog.
 ===== Simulation Rate =====
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 Only for X-Plane additionally the actual simulation rate is shown next to the currently requested one. For Prepar3D, FSX and FSW these two are always identical.
+===== Sound =====
+{{https://www.fs-flightcontrol.com/img/manual/features/conditions/sound.png?nolink|}}
+It is possible to mute and un-mute the simulator sound from here.
 ===== General Info =====

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