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Surface visibility

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-009452

The maximum distance at which an observer can discern prominent unlit objects against the horizon during daylight, or unlit objects that could be seen if illuminated at night. This atmospheric condition is influenced by factors such as fog, haze, precipitation, and smoke. It is typically reported in units of meters or miles.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-009452
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON 
{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-009452",
  "term": "Surface visibility",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The maximum distance at which an observer can discern prominent unlit objects against the horizon during daylight, or unlit objects that could be seen if illuminated at night. This atmospheric condition is influenced by factors such as fog, haze, precipitation, and smoke. It is typically reported in units of meters or miles.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/surface-visibility/"
}

Record 9,426 of 10,816 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.