General Navigation USCG Question #1130 (Set 35)

For an accurate barometer check, you would __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — check it against radio or National Weather Service reports of the immediate vicinity

According to Bowditch, comparing an onboard barometer against certified National Weather Service reports or official radio broadcasts for your immediate geographical area provides the most reliable calibration standard to verify true atmospheric pressure without compounding calibration errors.

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