Aircraft observation

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-003397",
  "term": "Aircraft observation",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "Meteorological data collected by instruments mounted on aircraft during routine flights or dedicated research missions. These observations provide real-time information on atmospheric conditions at flight levels, including temperature, wind, and turbulence. The data are often transmitted automatically to ground stations for assimilation into numerical weather prediction models.",
  "see_also": [
    "pilot report",
    "apob",
    "aircraft sounding"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/aircraft-observation/"
}