Auxiliary ship

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-003733",
  "term": "Auxiliary ship",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A merchant vessel or other non-dedicated research ship that voluntarily participates in meteorological observation programs by taking and transmitting weather reports. These ships are equipped with basic meteorological instruments and provide valuable data from oceanic areas where dedicated observations are sparse. Their reports contribute to global weather forecasting and climate monitoring networks.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/auxiliary-ship/"
}