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HIFOR

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-010537

An aviation weather forecast for high-altitude flight operations, with the name being an abbreviation for High-level FORecast. These forecasts provide information on wind, temperature, and significant weather phenomena for flight levels typically above 24,000 feet (7,300 meters). A HIFOR details the location and intensity of jet streams, turbulence, and major cloud formations to support safe and efficient flight planning on long-haul routes.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-010537
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-010537",
  "term": "HIFOR",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "An aviation weather forecast for high-altitude flight operations, with the name being an abbreviation for High-level FORecast. These forecasts provide information on wind, temperature, and significant weather phenomena for flight levels typically above 24,000 feet (7,300 meters). A HIFOR details the location and intensity of jet streams, turbulence, and major cloud formations to support safe and efficient flight planning on long-haul routes.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/hifor/"
}

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