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Vertical visibility

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-010002

The maximum distance a person can see vertically upward into an obscuring phenomenon, such as fog, haze, or precipitation, from a specific point on the ground. This measurement is particularly relevant for aviation, as it indicates the height to which a pilot can see the ground or objects above. Vertical visibility is reported in units of feet or meters and is a key factor in determining flight conditions.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-010002
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-010002",
  "term": "Vertical visibility",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The maximum distance a person can see vertically upward into an obscuring phenomenon, such as fog, haze, or precipitation, from a specific point on the ground. This measurement is particularly relevant for aviation, as it indicates the height to which a pilot can see the ground or objects above. Vertical visibility is reported in units of feet or meters and is a key factor in determining flight conditions.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/vertical-visibility/"
}

Record 10,273 of 10,816 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.