This program enables the user to perform various different conversions as well as density altitude calculation.
The modes available are:
Temperature (enter <1>)
Distance (enter <2>)
Pressure (enter <3>)
Density (enter <4>)
Weight (enter <5>)
Speed (enter <6>)
Volume (enter <7>)
Density Altitude (enter <8>)
Report
Quit.
Conversions (1-7)
This is a utility program which permits you to convert readings in one unit of measure to those in another. Select one of the conversions from the list (1-7) and enter the quantity to be converted followed by the original units. The options are displayed on the command line. You may enter the abbreviation or <?> to scroll through the options. In the case of either temperature or weight, where there are only two options, selection of one immediately causes the conversion to be computed and displayed. Where a variety of options exists, you must specify the units to which you wish to convert.
Density Altitude (8)
This program allows you to calculate the density altitude.
The program calls for entry of:
field elevation in feet above MSL
barometric pressure in inches of mercury or millibar
temperature in degrees Celsius.
When the last entry has been made, the program completes the calculations and displays the result as feet above MSL.
Report Mode
If you select a report after completing one or more conversions, a summary of your transactions is sent either to the screen (enter <S> for screen) or to the printer (enter <H> for hardcopy). The report remains available until you exit from the program, at which point the report will be erased from memory.
Note: The following descriptions represent the typical access and privileges given to users designated as Dispatch Managers/Supervisors. Users with Dispatcher privileges will have limited access to a subset of the screens presented.