Glossaire
Météorologie aéronautique
Orage (Cumulonimbus) (CB: Thunderstorm (Cumulonimbus))
Définition
A convective weather system producing lightning, turbulence, hail, and heavy precipitation
Termes associés
SIGMET (SIGMET)
Significant Meteorological Information — a warning of severe weather hazardous to all aircraft
Turbulences (Turbulence)
Irregular atmospheric motion causing sudden changes in an aircraft's altitude or attitude
Cisaillement du vent (Wind Shear)
A sudden change in wind speed or direction over a short distance, hazardous during takeoff and landing
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Plafond nuageux (Ceiling)
Turbulence en air clair (CAT: Clear Air Turbulence)
Vent de travers (Crosswind)
Brouillard (Fog)
Vent contraire (Headwind)
Givrage (Icing)
Courant-jet (Jet Stream)
METAR (METAR)
Compte rendu pilote (PIREP: Pilot Report)
QNH (QNH)
SIGMET (SIGMET)
Vent arrière (Tailwind)
Prévision d’aérodrome terminal (TAF: Terminal Aerodrome Forecast)
Turbulences (Turbulence)
Visibilité (VIS: Visibility)
Nuage de cendres volcaniques (Volcanic Ash Cloud)
Cisaillement du vent (Wind Shear)