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anyone know what the AC5CI1 means in the following metar ?
CYYZ ------------------------M12/M19 A3033 RMK AC5CI1 SLP287
also seen CFICI1 and SC25C5 ( in the same place) , would appreciate a reference to a decode type table for these.
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CYYZ ------------------------M12/M19 A3033 RMK AC5CI1 SLP287
also seen CFICI1 and SC25C5 ( in the same place) , would appreciate a reference to a decode type table for these.
tks 4G
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anyone know what the AC5CI1 means in the following metar ?
CYYZ ------------------------M12/M19 A3033 RMK AC5CI1 SLP287
also seen CFICI1 and SC25C5 ( in the same place) , would appreciate a reference to a decode type table for these.
tks 4G
I believe "Alto CU 5/8 Cirrus 1/8". Cloud type and Octets.
CYYZ ------------------------M12/M19 A3033 RMK AC5CI1 SLP287
also seen CFICI1 and SC25C5 ( in the same place) , would appreciate a reference to a decode type table for these.
tks 4G
I believe "Alto CU 5/8 Cirrus 1/8". Cloud type and Octets.
TP 14371 - Transport Canada Aeronautical Information Manual (TC AIM)
See the Met section.
Aviation routine weather reports (METAR) are coded weather observations that are taken each hour at over 200 aerodrome and other locations in Canada. In addition, special weather reports (SPECI) are issued whenever weather conditions fluctuate about or are below specified criteria. See MET 3.15.3 for the contents and decode instructions for these reports
See the Met section.
Aviation routine weather reports (METAR) are coded weather observations that are taken each hour at over 200 aerodrome and other locations in Canada. In addition, special weather reports (SPECI) are issued whenever weather conditions fluctuate about or are below specified criteria. See MET 3.15.3 for the contents and decode instructions for these reports
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The letter number combinations detail the type and amount of clouds. It tells you the type of cloud and the amount of sky coverage i.e CI=Cirrus 1=1/10, CU2 would be cumulous 2/10. The last entry SLP is the Sea Level Pressure, if my memory is correct. I believe all the details are in the publications section of the Meteorological Service of Canada website:
Contents - Meteorological Service of Canada (MSC) - [Meteorological Service of Canada - The Green Lane]
Contents - Meteorological Service of Canada (MSC) - [Meteorological Service of Canada - The Green Lane]
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It tells you the type of cloud and the amount of sky coverage i.e CI=Cirrus 1=1/10, CU2 would be cumulous 2/10.
fourgolds, have a look at this site. It decodes/explains a METAR for you.
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Jerricho, thanks for the correction. Obviously my memory of days gone by - it used to be tenths and now is octas.
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