Introduction
Flight Hazard Forecasting Map Functions
Description of the functions of DTN Flight Hazard Forecasting, and how the N-FP system integrates with that information.
We estimate that this will take 3 minutes to complete.
Detailed Explanation
Flight Hazard Forecasting Map Functions
This module describes the Flight Hazard Forecast functions available in the N-Flight Planning Map.
Click the Map arrow expansion button.
Click the Weather button.
Click the Turbulence check box.
Multiple Hazard layers can be viewed at one time, but for the sake of this training, we will view them separately.
Right-click the on the Hazard image.
The darker areas on the map indicate higher levels of turbulence.
The drop-down lists for Flight Level and Forecast Offset allow users to view the forecast Hazards at specific flight levels, and for specific valid times.
Right-clicking on a Hazard area will provide details for that forecast.
Click the Turbulence list item.
Click the Weather button.
Click the Turbulence check box.
Click the Storm check box.
Right-click: 
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Click the Storm list item.
Click the Weather button.
Click the Icing check box.
The dropdown next to Icing check box allows for selection of specific icing severity.
Click the Storm check box.
Click the Flight Level dropdown button.
Icing Hazards are only displayed for flight level 280 or below.
Use the Flight Level drop-down to select the desired view.
Click the FL180 list item.
Right-click: 
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Right-click on the icing display to view information on the icing levels.
Icing is measured in PPI (percent power increase):
- Light (0.0 - 0.1)
- Medium (0.11 - 0.4)
- Heavy (0.4 and above).
Click the Icing list item.
