How should an observed height of 175 feet be recorded in column 10 of MF1M-10C?

In the context of meteorological observations, particularly when recording heights in the MF1M-10C form, the observed height is typically recorded in a specific format. The key to understanding how to record an observed height of 175 feet is to convert this measurement into a three-digit format that only considers the height in hundreds of feet.

When looking at the height of 175 feet, it can be dissected as follows: the hundreds digit is 1 (from 100 feet), and the remaining 75 feet are not represented since they do not contribute to the hundreds place. Thus, when selecting a three-digit format for reporting heights, the appropriate representation for 175 feet would be indicated as "002". Here, the "00" accounts for the tens and units less than 100, while "2" denotes the presence of 200 feet, stating that the height, though reflecting 175, fits into the next appropriate standard level of reporting in a coded format.

This systematic method helps standardize how observations are recorded, ensuring accuracy and uniformity in meteorological data reporting.