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GATE 2020 CE (CE2) – Question 43

Transportation Infrastructure · Airport runway length, taxiway and exit taxiway design · 2 marks · Multiple choice

At a proposed airport in the hottest month, monthly mean of average daily temperature is 39°C and monthly mean of maximum daily temperature is 48°C. Find airport reference temperature (°C).

  1. 36
  2. 39
  3. 42
  4. 48

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Correct answer: (C) 42

Explanation

Airport reference temperature is $T_m+(T_{max,m}-T_m)/3=39+(48-39)/3=42^\circ$C. **C**.