Converted Meteorological Visibility (CMV)

A value equivalent to an RVR which is derived from the reported meteorological visibility, as converted in accordance with the specified requirements in the CAR. Conversion of Reported Meteorological Visibility to RVR/CMV Horizontal visibility reported by the meteorological office could be different from the slant visibility observed by the pilot due to factors such as low lying haze and a smoke layer. The reported visibility has inherent limitations due to the fact that it is reported at a site that is removed from the point at which a pilot makes the approach to land and is expected to acquire the visual reference to continue the approach. An RVR is a better representation of the expected distance that the pilot may acquire visual cues on approach. As RVR and meteorological visibility are established differently, a ratio can be identified between the two. Effect of lighting intensities and background luminance play a role when establishing an RVR. In cases where the RVR is not reported, a pilot may derive RVR/CMV by using a mathematical conversion depending upon the type of approach lighting and day/night conditions. The RVR/CMV derived from the table below may be used by an operator to commence or continue an approach to the applicable DA/MDA. An Operator should ensure that a meteorological visibility to RVR conversion is not used for takeoff, for calculating any other required RVR minimum less than 800 m, for visual/circling approaches, or when reported RVR is available. When converting meteorological visibility to RVR in all other circumstances than those in sub-paragraph above, an operator should ensure that Table below is used: Note. If the RVR is reported as being above the maximum value assessed by the aerodrome operator, e.g. RVR more than 1500 metres, it is not considered to be a reported value for the purpose of this paragraph.

The only time you can use converted visibility is: a) No RVR measurement available and either b) CAT I ILS, or c) Straight-in NPA