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Weather facsimile

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-010170

A method of transmitting meteorological charts, maps, and other graphical weather information over radio or satellite. Also known as WEFAX or radiofax, this technology allows ships, aircraft, and remote stations to receive current weather data. These transmissions typically include surface analyses, upper-air charts, and satellite imagery.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-010170
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
AbbreviationWEFAX
Record as JSON 
{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-010170",
  "term": "Weather facsimile",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A method of transmitting meteorological charts, maps, and other graphical weather information over radio or satellite. Also known as WEFAX or radiofax, this technology allows ships, aircraft, and remote stations to receive current weather data. These transmissions typically include surface analyses, upper-air charts, and satellite imagery.",
  "abbreviation": "WEFAX",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/weather-facsimile/"
}

Record 10,416 of 10,702 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.