Station designator

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-009222",
  "term": "Station designator",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A unique alphanumeric code assigned to a meteorological observing station for identification purposes. These designators allow for efficient data exchange and organization within national and international weather networks. Examples include the four-letter ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) codes for airport weather stations or WMO (World Meteorological Organization) station numbers.",
  "synonyms": [
    "station identifier"
  ],
  "see_also": [
    "international index numbers"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/station-designator/"
}