Flight cross section

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-005618",
  "term": "Flight cross section",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A vertical two-dimensional diagram of meteorological conditions along a proposed aircraft flight path. It depicts phenomena such as cloud layers, freezing levels, turbulence zones, and the location of jet streams, providing pilots with a profile view of the atmosphere they will traverse. The vertical axis represents altitude or pressure level, while the horizontal axis represents the distance along the flight route, with key geographic points noted.",
  "see_also": [
    "route cross section"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/flight-cross-section/"
}