FullDescription:Aeronautical Information Services
AIRAC AIP amendment
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Aeronautical information regulation and control (AIRAC) |
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Permanent changes to the information contained in the AIP which are published in accordance with AIRAC procedures.
Definition Source
EUROCONTROL (2004) EATM glossary, June 2004
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AIRAC AIP supplement
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Aeronautical information regulation and control (AIRAC) |
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Temporary changes to the information contained in the AIP which are published by means of special pages in accordance with AIRAC procedures.
Definition Source
EUROCONTROL (2004) EATM glossary, June 2004
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AIRMET
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Definition
information concerning en-route weather phenomena which may affect the safety of low-level aircraft operations.
Definition Source
ICAO, Official Definition, DOC 8400 Procedures for Air Navigation Services — ICAO Abbreviations and Codes 2004, 6th ed.
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AIS message
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| Term | AIS message |
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Notice to airmen (NOTAM) international NOTAM office (NOF) NOTAM Processing Unit (NPU) |
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AFTN Message composed according to the rules in Annex 10, made up of a maximum of 1800 characters and containing a single NOTAM or an ASHTAM or a SNOWTAM or an unformatted service message inherent to AIS operative requests interchanged between NOF, originators, clients and/or NPU.
Definition Source
EUROCONTROL (2007) EATM, "Operating Procedures for AIS Dynamic Data", AIS.ET1.ST05.1000-DEL-01 Edition : 2.1, Edition Date : 7 March 2007, Appendix A2
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ASHTAM
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Definition
A special series NOTAM notifying by means of a specific format change in activity of a volcano, a volcanic eruption and/or volcanic ash cloud that is of significance of aircraft operations
Definition Source
ICAO/OACI, "International Civil Aviation Vocabulary", Doc. 9713, Vol.1, 1998
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Aerodrome Flight Information Service Officer
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| Term | Aerodrome Flight Information Service Officer |
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AFISO
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A person properly trained, competent and duly authorized to provide aerodrome flight information service and, if necessary, licensed.
Definition Source
EUROCONTROL Manual for Aerodrome Flight Information Service (AFIS), Chapter 1, Definitions, [http://www.skybrary.aero/bookshelf/books/1446.pdf ]
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Aerodrome Mapping Data Base
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AMDB
Definition
An AMDB is a Geographic Information System (GIS) database of an airport describing:
• the spatial layout of an airport;
• the geometry of features (e.g. runways, taxiways, buildings) described as points, lines and polygons;
• further information characterising the features and their functions which are stored as attributes (e.g. surface type, name/object identifier, runway slope).
Definition Source
EUROCONTROL (2010) dedicated AMDB webpage http://www.eurocontrol.int/aim/public/standard_page/interop_amxs_intro.html
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Aerodrome Mapping Exchange Schema
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Aerodrome Mapping Data Base (AMDB) |
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AMXS
Definition
an exchange format for airport mapping data, developed by EUROCONTROL and intended for use by the aeronautical community. It is an XML Schema implementation of the Airport Mapping Exchange Model (AMXM).
Definition Source
EUROCONTROL, dedicated AMDB webpage http://www.eurocontrol.int/aim/public/standard_page/interop_amxs_intro.html
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The AMXS is based on RTCA DO-291/EUROCAE ED-119, RTCA DO-272A/EUROCAE ED-99A, ISO19139 and GML3.1.1 .
Aeronautical Information Exchange Model
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AIXM
Definition
"a logical data model and data exchange specification for aeronautical information, which is the standard used for digitally encoding, processing and distributing aeronautical data by Aeronautical Information Services (AIS) in Europe; initially developed by EUROCONTROL for the European AIS Database (EAD), AIXM has gradually become a world-wide standard, the latest model versions being co-developed with United States FAA and in the process to be adopted by ICAO."
Definition Source
EUROCONTROL (2010) AIXM web site [1]
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Aeronautical data
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A representation of aeronautical facts, concepts or instructions in a formalized manner suitable for communication, interpretation or processing.
Definition Source
ICAO (2010), Official definition, Annex 15 (Aeronautical Information Services)
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Lexicon Release
Lexicon Release 2015.2
Aeronautical database
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Definition
Any data that is stored electronically in a system that supports airborne or ground based aeronautical applications.
Definition Source
ICAO (Doc 9881) Guidelines for Electronic Terrain, Obstacle and Aerodrome Mapping Information
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Aeronautical information
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Definition
Information resulting from the assembly, analysis and formatting of aeronautical data.
Definition Source
ICAO (2010) Official definition, ANNEX 15 Aeronautical Information Services 2010
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Aeronautical information circular
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AIC
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A notice containing information that does not qualify for the origination of a NOTAM or for inclusion in the AIP, but which relates to flight safety, air navigation, technical, administrative or legislative matters.
Definition Source
ICAO (2010) Official definition, ANNEX 15 Aeronautical Information Services 2010
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Aeronautical information publication
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AIP
Definition
A publication issued by or with the authority of a State and containing aeronautical information of a lasting character essential to air navigation.
Definition Source
ICAO (2010) Official definition, ANNEX 15 Aeronautical Information Services 2010
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Aeronautical information regulation and control
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AIRAC
Definition
1. A system aimed at advance notification based on common effective dates, of circumstances that necessitate significant changes in operating practices.
2. A regulated system for disseminating information concerning significant changes to specified data items applicable to airspace boundaries, ATS routes and procedures, radio navigation aids and communication facilities, meteorological facilities, runways and stopways.An AIRAC cycle is a twenty-eight (28) day period.
Definition Source
1. ICAO (2010) Official definition, ANNEX 15 Aeronautical Information Services 2010
2. EUROCONTROL, NM Glossary (2014)
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Based upon a series of effective dates of intervals of 28 days, the AIRAC cycle is designed to ensure that all users of aeronautical information receive new information and changes to existing information at least 28 days in advance of the effective date. (source: EUROCONTROL EATM glossary, 2004)
Air-report
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AIREP
ARP
Definition
A report from an aircraft in flight prepared in conformity with requirements for position, and operational and/or meteorological reporting.
Definition Source
ICAO (2007) Official definition, Annex 3, Annex 10/II, PANS-ATM
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Automated weather observation system
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automatic weather observation system |
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AWOS
Definition
a set of meteorological sensors, and associated systems designed to electronically collect and disseminate meteorological data.
Definition Source
Transport Canada, GLOSSARY FOR PILOTS AND AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES PERSONNEL, FEBRUARY 2009 EDITION
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Automatic processing
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| Term | Automatic NOTAM processes |
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Notice to airmen (NOTAM) |
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Cancelling NOTAM
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Replacing NOTAM (NOTAMR) |
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Notice to airmen (NOTAM) |
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NOTAMC
Definition
A NOTAM that is cancelling another NOTAM (NOTAMN or NOTAMR) before the given End of Validity, or did not have a defined End of Validity in Item C).
Definition Source
1. ICAO Doc 8400 Abbreviations and Codes. Ed. 9, 2016.- ISBN 982-92-9249-874-0 2. EUROCONTROL Guidelines, Operational Procedures for AIS Dynamic Data (OPADD Ref nr EUROCONTROL-GUID-0121) Ed. 4.0 (2015), ISBN: 978-2-87497-078-8 [2]
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- NOTAMN (New NOTAM)
- NOTAMR (Replacement NOTAM)
Checklist
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Notice to airmen (NOTAM) |
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Definition
A NOTAM published regularly in each NOTAM series containing a list, grouped by year, of valid NOTAM numbers promulgated in that series.
Definition Source
ICAO (2010) doc. "The Fifth Meeting of ICAO AIS-AIM Implementation Task Force (AAITF/5)", Beijing, China 25 − 26 June 2010, Agenda Item 9: Any other Business, ADOPTION OF EUROCONTROL OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR AIS DYNAMIC DATA EDITION 3.0, APPENDIX A2 - GLOSSARY
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Client NOF
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Definition
any NOF which has subscribed to the services provided by a NOTAM Processing Unit.
Definition Source
ICAO (2002) GUIDANCE MANUAL FOR AERONAUTICAL INFORMATION SERVICES (AIS) in the ASIA/PACIFIC REGION, First Edition - 2002, Chapter 3 OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR AIS DYNAMIC DATA (OPADD)
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Cyclic Redundancy Check
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CRC
Definition
A mathematical algorithm applied to the digital expression of data that provides a level of assurance against loss or alteration of data.
Definition Source
ICAO (2010) Annex 15, Aeronautical Information Services
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Digital Elevation Model
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| Term | Digital Elevation Model |
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DEM
Definition
The representation of terrain surface by continuous elevation values at all intersections of a defined grid, referenced to common datum.
Definition Source
ICAO (2010) Annex 15 — Aeronautical Information Services
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Digital Terrain Model (DTM) is sometimes referred to as DEM.
Digital NOTAM
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Notice to airmen (NOTAM) |
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Definition
a data set that contains in a structured format, which can be fully interpreted by an automated system without human interpretation, the information currently distributed by text NOTAM messages.
Definition Source
ICAO/EUROCONTROL (2008), ICAO working paper AIS-AIMSG/1-IP/4, AERONAUTICAL INFORMATION SERVICES-AERONAUTICAL INFORMATION MANAGEMENT STUDY GROUP (AIS-AIMSG), FIRST MEETING, Montréal, 2 to 4 December 2008, "DIGITAL NOTAM" (Presented by Paul Bosman)
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Feature
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| Term | feature |
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Definition
Abstraction of real world phenomena.
Definition Source
ISO Standard 19101, Geographic information — Reference model
ICAO, Official definition, ANNEX 15 Aeronautical Information Services 2010
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Feature attribute
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Definition
Characteristic of a feature.
Definition Source
ISO Standard 19101, Geographic information — Reference model
ICAO, Official definition, ANNEX 15 Aeronautical Information Services 2010
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A feature attribute has a name, a data type and a value domain associated with it.
Flight Information Exchange Model
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| Term | Flight Information Exchange Model |
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FIXM
Definition
a data interchange format for sharing information about flights throughout their lifecycle.
Definition Source
FIXM homepage [3]
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FIXM increases interoperability among all air traffic stakeholders by mediating interactions between Air Traffic Management systems, airspace users, transportation authorities, security and defense authorities, logistics and transportation providers, and many more.
Flight information
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| Term | flight information |
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Definition
Information useful for the safe and efficient conduct of flight, including information on air traffic, meteorological conditions, aerodrome conditions on air route facilities.
Definition Source
ICAO, DOC 9426 Air Traffic Services Planning Manual 1984, p. V-1-1-7
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Flight information service
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FIS
Definition
A service provided for the purpose of giving advice and information useful for the safe and efficient conduct of flights.
Definition Source
ICAO, Official definition, added to An 10/III by Amdt 73 (05/11/1998)
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Flight information service position
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Definition
Position within an ACC providing services to non controlled flights for the purpose of giving advice and information useful for the safe and efficient conduct of flights.
Definition Source
EUROCONTROL Specification for Economic Information Disclosure, Edition 2.6, Edition date: 31.12.2008, Reference nr: EUROCONTROL-SPEC-0117
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Integrated Aeronautical Information Package
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| Term | Integrated Aeronautical Information Package |
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IAIP
Definition
A package which consists of the following elements:
— AIP, including amendment service;
— Supplements to the AIP;
— NOTAM and PIB;
— AIC; and
— checklists and lists of valid NOTAM.
Definition Source
ICAO (2010), Official definition, Annex 15, Aeronautical Information Services
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Integrity of aeronautical data
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| Term | integrity of aeronautical data |
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integrity (aeronautical data) |
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Definition
A degree of assurance that an aeronautical data and its value has not been lost or altered since the data origination or authorized amendment.
Definition Source
ICAO, Official definition, ANNEX 15 Aeronautical Information Services 2010
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International Airways Volcano Watch
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| Term | International Airways Volcano Watch |
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Significant Meteorological Information(SIGMET) Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre (VAAC) |
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IAVW
Definition
International arrangements for monitoring and providing warnings to aircraft of volcanic ash in the atmosphere.
Definition Source
ICAO, Official definition, Definition added to An 3 by Amdt 71 (5/11/1998) and modified by Amdt 72 to An 3,14th ed (1/11/2001).
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The IAVW is based on the cooperation of aviation and non-aviation operational units using information derived from observing sources and networks that are provided by States. The watch is coordinated by ICAO with the cooperation of other concerned international organizations.
International NOTAM office
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| Term | international NOTAM office |
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Notice to airmen (NOTAM) |
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NOF
Definition
An office designated by a State for the exchange of NOTAM internationally.
Definition Source
ICAO, official definition,
ANNEX 11 Air Traffic Services 2001
ANNEX 15 Aeronautical Information Services 2010
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NOTAM Processing Unit
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NPU
Definition
Any Unit that is responsible for the reception, processing and further distribution of AIS Messages to its Clients.
Definition Source
EUROCONTROL (2007) EATM, "Operating Procedures for AIS Dynamic Data", AIS.ET1.ST05.1000-DEL-01 Edition : 2.1, Edition Date : 7 March 2007, Appendix A2
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Note that this Unit may perform these functions for its own purposes only or may act on behalf of one or more Client.
The EAD (European AIS Database) is an example of a NOTAM Processing Unit.
Notice to airmen
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| Term | notice to airmen |
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NOTAM
Definition
notice distributed by means of telecommunication containing information concerning the establishment, condition or change in any aeronautical facility, service, procedure or hazard, the timely knowledge of which is essential to personnel concerned with flight operations
Definition Source
ICAO Doc. 9569, N13
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Publishing NOF
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Definition
the NOF responsible for the creation of the NOTAM, as opposed to the originator of the AFTN message within which the NOTAM is contained (which are not necessarily the same)
Definition Source
ICAO (2002) GUIDANCE MANUAL FOR AERONAUTICAL INFORMATION SERVICES (AIS) in the ASIA/PACIFIC REGION, First Edition - 2002, Chapter 3 OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR AIS DYNAMIC DATA (OPADD)
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Replacing NOTAM
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Cancelling NOTAM (NOTAMC) |
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Notice to airmen (NOTAM) |
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NOTAMR
Definition
A NOTAM that is replacing another NOTAM (NOTAMN or NOTAMR) before the given End of Validity or did not have a defined End of Validity in Item C).
Definition Source
1. ICAO Doc 8400 Abbreviations and Codes. Ed. 9, 2016.- ISBN 982-92-9249-874-0 2. EUROCONTROL Guidelines, Operational Procedures for AIS Dynamic Data (OPADD Ref nr EUROCONTROL-GUID-0121) Ed. 4.0 (2015), ISBN: 978-2-87497-078-8 [1]
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- NOTAMN (New NOTAM)
Resolution
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Surveillance
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Definition
1. (surveillance) Ability of a system to distinguish between two or more targets in close proximity to each other both in range and bearing (azimuth).
2. (AIS) A number of units or digits to which a measured or calculated value is expressed and used.
Definition Source
1. ICAO (2004) doc. 9684 Manual of the Secondary Surveillance Radar (SSR) Systems
2. ICAO (2010) Official definition, ANNEX 15 Aeronautical Information Services
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SNOWTAM
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Definition
A special series NOTAM notifying the presence or removal of hazardous conditions due to snow, ice, slush or standing water associated with snow, slush and ice on the movement area, by means of a specific format
Definition Source
ICAO DOC 8400 Procedures for Air Navigation Services — ICAO Abbreviations and Codes 2004, 6th ed.
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Significant Meteorological Information
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Significant Meteorological Message |
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Abbreviation
SIGMET
Definition
Information concerning en-route weather phenomena which may affect the safety of aircraft operations.
Definition Source
ICAO, Official definition, Doc. 8400/4 (2004)
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Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre
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Abbreviation
VAAC
Definition
A meteorological centre designated by regional air navigation agreement to provide advisory information to meteorological watch offices, area control centres, flight information centres, world area forecast centres and international OPMET databanks regarding the lateral and vertical extent and forecast movement of volcanic ash in the atmosphere following volcanic eruptions.
Definition Source
ICAO, Official definition, added to An 3 by Amdt 71 (5/11/1998)
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