METAR/TAF Weather abbreviations
Weather qualifiers and weather phenomena abbreviations.
Weather qualifiers and weather phenomena abbreviations.
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This flashcard set covers advanced meteorological abbreviations used in aviation weather reports, focusing on METAR and TAF codes. It delves into cloud coverage (oktas, CB, TCu), visibility conditions (visibility, dust, sand), and weather phenomena (hail, pellet, funnel). The set also includes temperature readings (12°C, minus, temp) and time notations (zulu). Ideal for pilots, meteorologists, or aviation enthusiasts, it provides essential knowledge for interpreting weather reports accurately.
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NSC
No clouds (CB or TCU) below 5000ft or MSA
NCD
No clouds detected
CAVOK requierements
Visibility: 9999
NSC
No CB or TCu anywhere
No significant weather
WS
Windshear
NOSIG
No significant changes expected
BECMG
Becoming
TEMPO
Temporary
FM
From
TL
Until
AT
at
TX12/0113Z
Max temp 12°C on the 01st at 1300 Zulu
TNM12/0201
Min Temp minus 12°C on the 2nd at 0100 Zulu
PROB30
Probability 30%
VRB
Variable
R28L/0300 U D N
RVR for Rnwy 28 left: 300m plus minus neutral
Requirements for RVR
RVR smaller than 1500m
Visibility smaller than 1500m
