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SYNOP code

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-009469

A standardized numerical code used for transmitting surface synoptic observations from land stations to meteorological centers worldwide. This code, formally known as FM-12, condenses a wide array of weather parameters into a concise format for efficient communication. It includes data on atmospheric pressure, temperature, humidity, wind, cloud cover, and present weather conditions, facilitating global data exchange for weather analysis and forecasting.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-009469
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON
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  "id": "MLC-T-MET-009469",
  "term": "SYNOP code",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A standardized numerical code used for transmitting surface synoptic observations from land stations to meteorological centers worldwide. This code, formally known as FM-12, condenses a wide array of weather parameters into a concise format for efficient communication. It includes data on atmospheric pressure, temperature, humidity, wind, cloud cover, and present weather conditions, facilitating global data exchange for weather analysis and forecasting.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/synop-code/"
}

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