5.4 BAROMETRIC TREND INDICATOR
Located in the top left corner of the LCD display resides the Barometric Trend Indicator. This feature is always displayed
in all main modes providing the user a continual quick reference to analyze upcoming weather conditions.
The barometric trend is comprised of two lines forming an arrow. Each line represents a 3-hour period. The right line
represents the last 3 hours. The left line represents 3 hours prior to the last 3 hours. The line can indicate 9 different
patterns in the barometric trend.
Situation 6-3 hours ago
Dropped heavy (>2 mbars/3hours)
Dropped heavy (>2 mbars/3hours)
Dropped heavy (>2 mbars/3hours)
Remained stable
Remained stable
Remained stable
Risen heavy (>2 mbars/3hours)
Risen heavy (>2 mbars/3hours)
Risen heavy (>2 mbars/3hours)
Note: If the user remains at the same elevation, the barometric trend indicator can work as a weather forecasting tool.
Situation last 3 hours
Dropping heavy (>2 mbars/3hours)
Remaining stable
Rising heavy (>2 mbars/3hours)
Dropping heavy (>2 mbars/3hours)
Remaining stable
Rising heavy (>2 mbars/3hours)
Rising heavy (>2 mbars/3hours)
Remaining stable
Dropping heavy (>2 mbars/3hours)
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