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OICNW-1-7A

Read barometric pressure

Function: Navigation at the operational level

Competence Knowledge, Understanding & Proficiency Task

Plan and conduct a passage and determine position

A1.09 Meteorology

Ability to use and interpret information obtained from shipborne meteorological instruments

Read barometric pressure

Assessed in: MT-4371 Sea Term IV Deck

Note: Shall be completed by the end of MT-4371.

Condition

On a vessel or in a laboratory.

Behavior

Determine the barometric pressure in millibars, inches or millimeters of mercury.

Standard

  1. The barometer is read and the appropriate corrections are applied.
  2. The barometric pressure determined by the candidate is within .5 millibars; .02 inches or .4 millimeters of the assessor’s corrected reading.