service definitions for meteorological information services
Glossary
- WILSON Scott
This glossary reuses terms available on the SWIM reference glossary as well as adding terms that are found on these pages.
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Term | Definition |
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feature | Abstraction of real world phenomena (ISO 19101). |
METAR | Aerodrome report on routine observations for dissemination beyond the aerodrome of origin. |
service definition | A document, issued by a community of interest, used to harmonize service implementations. |
SIGMET | Information issued by a meteorological watch office concerning the occurrence or expected occurrence of specified en-route weather phenomena which may affect the safety of aircraft operations. |
TAF | Message to transmit aerodrome forecasts and amendments prepared by the meteorological office designated the meteorological authority concerned. |
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