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Same as balloon cover.

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In general, the transformation of data from a "raw" form to some useable form. In meteorology, this often refers to the conversion of the observed value of an element to the value which it would theoretically have at some selected or standard level. The m ...

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QNH

Same as altimeter setting.

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MSL

Abbreviation for mean sea level.

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An instrument for the measurement of the net flux of downward and upward total (solar and terrestrial) radiation through a horizontal surface.

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A box-like structure designed to protect certain meteorological instruments from exposure to direct sunlight, precipitation, and condensation, while at the same time providing adequate ventilation. Instrument shelters are painted white, have louvered side ...

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One of several constant-pressure levels in the atmosphere for which a complete evaluation of data derived from upper air observations is required.

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A fabric cone attached to a metal ring and used to indicate wind direction. often at airfields.

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A tube designed to measure the rate of flow of fluids. It consists of a tube having a constriction or throat at its midsection. The difference between the pressure measured at the inlet and at the throat is a function of the fluid velocity. Compare to Pit ...

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Physical equipment used in data processing. Compare to firmware, software.

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Facing away from the wind.

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Same as photometer.

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Any soft, gentle breeze.

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A barometer which measures atmospheric pressure using one or a series of aneroid capsules. Also called holosteric barometer.

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The process by which events in the real world are translated into machine-readable signals.

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Same as fogbow.

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As used by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the departure (in

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Name given to the unit of pressure in the International System of Units (SI). Equal to 1 newton/meter2 or 0.01 millibar.

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The frequency of a carrier wave.

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The maximum distance along the runway at which the runway lights are visible to a pilot at touchdown. Runway visual range may be determined by an observer located at the end of the runway, facing in the direction of landing, or by means of a transmissomet ...

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