Meteorology · Visibility
In a marine weather report, 'visibility' refers to the:
- AHeight of the clouds
- BDepth of water
- CGreatest horizontal distance at which prominent objects can be seen and identified✓ Correct
- DRange of the radar
Explanation
Visibility is the maximum horizontal distance at which objects can be discerned. It is reduced by fog, precipitation, haze, and spray, and is critical to safe navigation and applying the steering/sailing rules in restricted visibility.
Authority: WMO; Bowditch (Pub. No. 9)
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