Meteorology

Meteorology

A database of terms pertaining to the scientific study of the atmosphere.

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meteorological watch office

Weather; Meteorology

A meteorological office specified under International Civil Aviation Organization procedures to maintain watch over meteorological conditions within a defined area or along designated routes or ...

meteorological transmission

Weather; Meteorology

Use of electronic means to transmit meteorological data.

meteorological reconnaissance flight

An aircraft flight made for the specific purpose of obtaining weather information in a region inadequately served by surface observations (generally over the sea). Such flights are normally made to ...

meteorological report

Weather; Meteorology

Statement of observed meteorological conditions related to a specific time and location.

meteorological symbol

Weather; Meteorology

A letter, number, diagrammatic sign, or character used in weather records or on weather maps to indicate meteorological phenomena, both past and present, in a concise and accurate form. Symbols were ...

meteorological service

Weather; Meteorology

National or regional technical, scientific, and administrative organization with activities concerned with the different theoretical and practical branches of meteorology.

meteorological satellite (metsat)

Weather; Meteorology

Environmental and weather satellites (such as GOES, Meteosat, GMS, NOAA, DMSP) that carry instruments to remotely sense portions of the electromagnetic spectrum radiated from the earth and the ...