Meteorology
A TREND appended to a METAR or SPECI giving expected significant changes in surface wind, visibility, weather or cloud over the next two hours.
Quick answer: A TREND appended to a METAR or SPECI giving expected significant changes in surface wind, visibility, weather or cloud over the next two hours.
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A TREND appended to a METAR or SPECI giving expected significant changes in surface wind, visibility, weather or cloud over the next two hours.
Short-Term Trend Forecast matters because it supports clear communication in Meteorology contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.
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In this glossary, Short-Term Trend Forecast refers to: A TREND appended to a METAR or SPECI giving expected significant changes in surface wind, visibility, weather or cloud over the next two hours.
In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "ATC: Latest METAR plus TREND indicates visibility improving to 6000 metres and ceiling lifting above 1500 feet within the next two hours."
Short-Term Trend Forecast matters because it supports clear communication in Meteorology contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.
Short-Term Trend Forecast is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.
In this glossary, Short-Term Trend Forecast is grouped under Meteorology. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.
This definition is sourced from ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG and published by Protermify Aviation as a static aviation reference page.
A TREND appended to a METAR or SPECI giving expected significant changes in surface wind, visibility, weather or cloud over the next two hours.
ATC: Latest METAR plus TREND indicates visibility improving to 6000 metres and ceiling lifting above 1500 feet within the next two hours.
English reference definition
ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG
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