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Luftfahrtgeografie
Koordinierte Weltzeit (UTC: Coordinated Universal Time)
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Definition
The primary time standard for regulating clocks and aviation worldwide (also called Zulu time)
Verwandte Begriffe
Internationale Datumsgrenze (IDL: International Date Line)
An imaginary line roughly along the 180° meridian where the calendar date changes
Jetlag (Jet Lag)
Fatigue and disorientation from rapid travel across multiple time zones
METAR (METAR)
Aviation Routine Weather Report — a standardized format for reporting current weather conditions
Zeitzone (Time Zone)
A geographic region observing a uniform standard time, typically offset from UTC
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Koordinierte Weltzeit (UTC: Coordinated Universal Time)?
The primary time standard for regulating clocks and aviation worldwide (also called Zulu time)
What does UTC stand for?
UTC stands for Koordinierte Weltzeit (UTC: Coordinated Universal Time). The primary time standard for regulating clocks and aviation worldwide (also called Zulu time)
How does Koordinierte Weltzeit (UTC: Coordinated Universal Time) relate to other aviation concepts?
Koordinierte Weltzeit (UTC: Coordinated Universal Time) is closely related to International Date Line and Jet Lag, among other key aviation concepts.
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