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MESSAGE OBSERVATION METEOROLOGIQUE [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-08-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Meteorological Forecasting, Data Measurement and Analysis
- Air Navigation Aids
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- special weather report
1, record 1, English, special%20weather%20report
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- SPECI 1, record 1, English, SPECI
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- aviation selected special report 2, record 1, English, aviation%20selected%20special%20report
correct
- SPECI 2, record 1, English, SPECI
correct
- SPECI 2, record 1, English, SPECI
- selected special weather report 3, record 1, English, selected%20special%20weather%20report
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
SPECI is a special weather report issued when there is significant deterioration or improvement in airport weather conditions, such as significant changes of surface winds, visibility, cloud base height and occurrence of severe weather. 4, record 1, English, - special%20weather%20report
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Prévisions météorologiques et mesure et analyse des données
- Aides à la navigation aérienne
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- message d’observation météorologique spéciale d’aérodrome
1, record 1, French, message%20d%26rsquo%3Bobservation%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique%20sp%C3%A9ciale%20d%26rsquo%3Ba%C3%A9rodrome
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- SPECI 2, record 1, French, SPECI
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- message d’observation météorologique spéciale sélectionné pour l'aviation 3, record 1, French, message%20d%26rsquo%3Bobservation%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique%20sp%C3%A9ciale%20s%C3%A9lectionn%C3%A9%20pour%20l%27aviation
correct, masculine noun
- SPECI 3, record 1, French, SPECI
correct, masculine noun
- SPECI 3, record 1, French, SPECI
- message d’observation météorologique spéciale sélectionné 4, record 1, French, message%20d%26rsquo%3Bobservation%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique%20sp%C3%A9ciale%20s%C3%A9lectionn%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Previsiones meteorológicas, medición y análisis de datos
- Ayuda para la navegación aérea
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- informe meteorológico especial de aeródromo
1, record 1, Spanish, informe%20meteorol%C3%B3gico%20especial%20de%20aer%C3%B3dromo
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
- SPECI 2, record 1, Spanish, SPECI
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- informe meteorológico especial seleccionado 3, record 1, Spanish, informe%20meteorol%C3%B3gico%20especial%20seleccionado
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
SPECI: en clave meteorológica. 1, record 1, Spanish, - informe%20meteorol%C3%B3gico%20especial%20de%20aer%C3%B3dromo
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-12-01
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Meteorological Forecasting, Data Measurement and Analysis
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- aviation routine weather report
1, record 2, English, aviation%20routine%20weather%20report
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- METAR 2, record 2, English, METAR
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- meteorological terminal air report 3, record 2, English, meteorological%20terminal%20air%20report
correct
- METAR 3, record 2, English, METAR
correct
- METAR 3, record 2, English, METAR
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
METARs ... may include type of report, station identifier, date and time of report, a report modifier, wind, visibility, runway visual range, weather and obstructions to vision, sky condition, temperature and dew point, altimeter setting and remarks. METARs are normally issued either hourly or half hourly, but if there is a significant change in conditions at the site, a SPECI (special report) may be issued. 4, record 2, English, - aviation%20routine%20weather%20report
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In aeronautical meteorological code. 5, record 2, English, - aviation%20routine%20weather%20report
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
With or without trend forecast. 6, record 2, English, - aviation%20routine%20weather%20report
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
aviation routine weather report; METAR: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 7, record 2, English, - aviation%20routine%20weather%20report
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Prévisions météorologiques et mesure et analyse des données
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- message d’observation météorologique régulière pour l'aviation
1, record 2, French, message%20d%26rsquo%3Bobservation%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique%20r%C3%A9guli%C3%A8re%20pour%20l%27aviation
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- METAR 1, record 2, French, METAR
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En code météorologique aéronautique. 2, record 2, French, - message%20d%26rsquo%3Bobservation%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique%20r%C3%A9guli%C3%A8re%20pour%20l%27aviation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Avec ou sans prévision de tendance. 3, record 2, French, - message%20d%26rsquo%3Bobservation%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique%20r%C3%A9guli%C3%A8re%20pour%20l%27aviation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
message d'observation météorologique régulière pour l'aviation; METAR : terme et abréviation uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 4, record 2, French, - message%20d%26rsquo%3Bobservation%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique%20r%C3%A9guli%C3%A8re%20pour%20l%27aviation
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Previsiones meteorológicas, medición y análisis de datos
- Pilotaje y navegación aérea
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- informe meteorológico aeronáutico ordinario
1, record 2, Spanish, informe%20meteorol%C3%B3gico%20aeron%C3%A1utico%20ordinario
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
- METAR 2, record 2, Spanish, METAR
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- informe meteorológico ordinario de aeródromo 3, record 2, Spanish, informe%20meteorol%C3%B3gico%20ordinario%20de%20aer%C3%B3dromo
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En clave meteorológica aeronáutica. 1, record 2, Spanish, - informe%20meteorol%C3%B3gico%20aeron%C3%A1utico%20ordinario
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Con o sin pronóstico de tendencia. 4, record 2, Spanish, - informe%20meteorol%C3%B3gico%20aeron%C3%A1utico%20ordinario
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
informe meteorológico aeronáutico ordinario; METAR: término y abreviatura aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 5, record 2, Spanish, - informe%20meteorol%C3%B3gico%20aeron%C3%A1utico%20ordinario
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-07-15
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Meteorological Forecasting, Data Measurement and Analysis
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- meteorological report
1, record 3, English, meteorological%20report
correct, standardized, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- METREP 2, record 3, English, METREP
correct, officially approved
- MR 3, record 3, English, MR
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A statement of observed meteorological conditions related to a specified time and location. 3, record 3, English, - meteorological%20report
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
meteorological report; METREP: term and abbreviation officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 4, record 3, English, - meteorological%20report
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
meteorological report; MR: term, abbreviation and definition officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 4, record 3, English, - meteorological%20report
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
meteorological report: term standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 5, record 3, English, - meteorological%20report
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Prévisions météorologiques et mesure et analyse des données
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- message d'observation météorologique
1, record 3, French, message%20d%27observation%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- rapport météorologique 2, record 3, French, rapport%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
- METREP 2, record 3, French, METREP
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
- METREP 2, record 3, French, METREP
- bulletin météorologique 3, record 3, French, bulletin%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique
correct, standardized
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Exposé des conditions météorologiques observées, à un moment et en un endroit déterminés. 4, record 3, French, - message%20d%27observation%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
message d'observation météorologique : terme et définition uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 5, record 3, French, - message%20d%27observation%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
rapport météorologique; METREP : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 5, record 3, French, - message%20d%27observation%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
bulletin météorologique : terme normalisé par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne. 6, record 3, French, - message%20d%27observation%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique
Record 3, Key term(s)
- message d’observations météorologiques
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Previsiones meteorológicas, medición y análisis de datos
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- informe meteorológico
1, record 3, Spanish, informe%20meteorol%C3%B3gico
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- mensaje de observación meteorológica 2, record 3, Spanish, mensaje%20de%20observaci%C3%B3n%20meteorol%C3%B3gica
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Declaración de las condiciones meteorológicas observadas en relación con una hora y lugar determinados. 3, record 3, Spanish, - informe%20meteorol%C3%B3gico
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
informe meteorológico: término y definición aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 4, record 3, Spanish, - informe%20meteorol%C3%B3gico
Record 4 - internal organization data 2000-02-02
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Air Traffic Control
- Meteorological Forecasting, Data Measurement and Analysis
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- aircraft meteorological report
1, record 4, English, aircraft%20meteorological%20report
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Circulation et trafic aériens
- Prévisions météorologiques et mesure et analyse des données
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- message d’observation météorologique d’aéronef
1, record 4, French, message%20d%26rsquo%3Bobservation%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique%20d%26rsquo%3Ba%C3%A9ronef
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Control de tránsito aéreo
- Previsiones meteorológicas, medición y análisis de datos
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- informe meteorológico de aeronave
1, record 4, Spanish, informe%20meteorol%C3%B3gico%20de%20aeronave
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1996-08-27
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Climate Change
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Upper-air report from an aircraft (other than weather reconnaissance aircraft)
1, record 5, English, Upper%2Dair%20report%20from%20an%20aircraft%20%28other%20than%20weather%20reconnaissance%20aircraft%29
correct, international
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- CODAR 1, record 5, English, CODAR
correct, international
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Changements climatiques
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Message d’observation en altitude en provenance d’un aéronef(autre qu'un aéronef de reconnaissance météorologique)
1, record 5, French, Message%20d%26rsquo%3Bobservation%20en%20altitude%20en%20provenance%20d%26rsquo%3Bun%20a%C3%A9ronef%28autre%20qu%27un%20a%C3%A9ronef%20de%20reconnaissance%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique%29
correct, international
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- CODAR 1, record 5, French, CODAR
correct, international
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Denominaciones varias
- Cambio climático
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- Informe de observación en altitud proveniente de una aeronave (que no sea conocimiento meteorológico)
1, record 5, Spanish, Informe%20de%20observaci%C3%B3n%20en%20altitud%20proveniente%20de%20una%20aeronave%20%28que%20no%20sea%20conocimiento%20meteorol%C3%B3gico%29
masculine noun, international
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
- CODAR 1, record 5, Spanish, CODAR
international
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1994-02-01
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- special meteorological report
1, record 6, English, special%20meteorological%20report
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- message d’observation météorologique spéciale
1, record 6, French, message%20d%26rsquo%3Bobservation%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique%20sp%C3%A9ciale
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transporte aéreo
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- informe meteorológico especial
1, record 6, Spanish, informe%20meteorol%C3%B3gico%20especial
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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