MSC CPN knowledge check
Michigan Storm Chasers assessment quiz
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Please list any qualifications you might have. i.e CPR/AED, Photography/video skills, Chasing, social media savvy, etc...
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Do you have a valid drivers license?
What equipment (IF any) do you have to live stream/chase? I.E Cell phone, Laptop, Tablet, ETC..
Do you operate a drone, and if yes do you hold a valid part 107 remote pilot license?
Do you have an active spotter network account & spotter dot?
How do you decide which area and which storm to target when planning a chase. Explain your answer as best as possible.
If you are chasing and come across a house that is damaged from a tornado, what will your next action be?
What does the term "elevated convection" mean?
Describe the difference between a supercell and a QLCS
If possible, explain what mesoanalysis means and how you use it (if applicable) to chase storms.
If possible, please describe the reasons this sounding is or is not supportive of tornadoes.
You are the blue dot in the picture below with an HP supercell with a CC drop approaching you from the west. Your radar is lagging by 5 minutes. In which direction do you escape?
Why do you want to join Michigan Storm Chasers Partner Network?
How many years of chasing experience do you have?
What are kind of storms are you most comfortable chasing? Why? Supercells, QLCS systems, Snow storms, ice storms etc..
Have you ever night chased? If yes, how many times, and what storms or situations?
Have you ever been in an accident while storm chasing?
What are you looking at? A. Shelf cloud B. Wall cloud C. Roll cloud D. Funnel cloud
What are you looking at? A. shelf cloud B. Scud cloud C. roll cloud D. funnel cloud
What are you looking at? A. Tornado B. scud cloud C. Funnel cloud D. Shelf cloud
What are you looking at? A. Tornado B. Funnel C. Scud D. Other
What are you looking at? A. Tornado B. Funnel C. Scud D. Other (Explain)
What are you looking at? A. Tornado B. Funnel C. Scud D. Other
What caused this damage? A. Tornado B. Straight line winds C. Hail D. Flood
What caused this damage? A. Tornado B. Straight line winds C. Hail D. Flood
What caused this damage? A. Tornado B. Straight line winds C. Hail D. Flood
What is this?
What is this picture showing? A. Tornado B. Supercell C. QLCS D. MCS
What is this radar return signaling? A. Hail B. Tornado C. Microburst D. Birds
Who is this man?
What is your favorite short range and long range forecast model?
What is the image below is highlighting?
It's 1:20 am, you are at home looking at your radar and see a supercell with decent rotation within intercept range. You are contemplating whether to chase or to stay home. You decide to chase because you came to the conclusion that there was enough lightning to illuminate the storm. While you are 6 miles south east of the cell you realize the HP supercell is beginning to cycle. But while it is cycling it lost most of it's lightning and visibility is low. What would you do? Explain your answer.
From left to right, name the stage of the thunderstorm
If you can, name this cloud type
The change of wind direction with height is known as what?
What format is CAPE measured in?
Can shelf clouds produce tornadoes? Explain your answer if necessary
The measure of moisture is considered A. CAPE B. Dew Point C. Lapse rates D. All of the above
Who is your favorite storm chaser?
1" hail is about the diameter of what object? A. Dime B. Pea C. Quarter D. Golf Ball
What speed in MPH, is wind considered severe? A. 60mph B. 50mph C. 58mph D. 72mph
Are you comfortable in the event of a search and rescue situation where you may witness severe injuries/death?
If possible, explain why the 500mb upper air chart is important for forecasting severe weather
Bonus points: What is the best procedure to measure snow?
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