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An evaluation by an [[observer]] aboard an aircraft in flight of one or more of the following elements: [[temperature]]; [[humidity]]; [[wind speed]] and [[wind direction|direction]]; [[turbulence]]; [[icing]]; prevailing [[hydrometeors]] and [[lithometeors]]; the [[state of the sky]]; and the height of a specified [[pressure]] surface.<br/> The [[observation]] includes the position and the [[altitude]] of the aircraft and time of observation. This term is applied to those in-flight observations that are conducted on a fairly complete and formal basis, such as in [[aircraft weather reconnaissance]]. <br/>''Compare'' [[pilot report]], [[apob]], [[aircraft sounding|aircraft sounding]]. | |||
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Latest revision as of 16:22, 7 November 2023
An evaluation by an observer aboard an aircraft in flight of one or more of the following elements: temperature; humidity; wind speed and direction; turbulence; icing; prevailing hydrometeors and lithometeors; the state of the sky; and the height of a specified pressure surface.
The observation includes the position and the altitude of the aircraft and time of observation. This term is applied to those in-flight observations that are conducted on a fairly complete and formal basis, such as in aircraft weather reconnaissance.
Compare pilot report, apob, aircraft sounding.