Cloud heights on the ATIS
Can anyone help me with a history lesson as to why the cloud height reported on the ATIS is AGL and not AMSL?
My thinking would be it would prove better for the pilot to hear a level and then automatically look at their altimeter for a reference. Granted it doesn't take much to add the elevation to the reported height on the ATIS to get AMSL...but was just thinking....I guess it depends if the cloud height is more important for aircraft departing or arriving....
Thanks in advance.