Hourly observation
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-006284
A routine weather report compiled and transmitted every hour by a weather station. These observations record a standardized set of atmospheric conditions, including temperature, dew point, wind speed and direction, atmospheric pressure, cloud cover, and visibility. The data is encoded in formats like METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) for dissemination to forecasters, pilots, and automated weather systems.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-006284 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
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