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Old 28th July 2010 | 19:32
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bookworm
 
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Anyone know what a stylised V is a symbol for (similar to the V in Virgin)?
What's the context? E.g. On what type of chart do you see this?

As JHO said - but can also (rarely) mean variable cloud cover or cloud base.

For example you may see: BKN025 V OVC meaning that the broken layer at 2,500 ft AGL is variable broken to overcast.

You could also see (again very rarely):BKN005V010 - meaning broken ceiling variable between five hundred and one thousand feet.
Not unless the observer or forecaster is making it up as they go along! 'V' for varying is used only in wind direction and RVR.
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