Glossar
Flugwetter
Wolkendecke (Ceiling)
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Definition
The height of the lowest layer of clouds covering more than half the sky
Verwandte Begriffe
Entscheidungshöhe (DH: Decision Height)
The altitude during a precision approach at which the pilot must decide to land or go around
Nebel (Fog)
Visibility-reducing water droplets suspended near the surface, a major cause of airport delays
METAR (METAR)
Aviation Routine Weather Report — a standardized format for reporting current weather conditions
Sichtbarkeit (VIS: Visibility)
The greatest distance at which prominent objects can be identified with the unaided eye
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wolkendecke (Ceiling)?
The height of the lowest layer of clouds covering more than half the sky
How does Wolkendecke (Ceiling) relate to other aviation concepts?
Wolkendecke (Ceiling) is closely related to Decision Height and Fog, among other key aviation concepts.
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Nebel (Fog)
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Jetstream (Jet Stream)
METAR (METAR)
Pilotenbericht (PIREP: Pilot Report)
QNH (QNH)
SIGMET (SIGMET)
Rückenwind (Tailwind)
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Gewitter (Cumulonimbus) (CB: Thunderstorm (Cumulonimbus))
Turbulenzen (Turbulence)
Sichtbarkeit (VIS: Visibility)
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Windscherung (Wind Shear)