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Meteorology

Tropical Cyclone Significant Meteorological Information

A SIGMET issued for a tropical cyclone within or approaching an FIR, including observed or forecast TC position, extent of associated cumulonimbus clouds, movement and intensity.

Quick answer: A SIGMET issued for a tropical cyclone within or approaching an FIR, including observed or forecast TC position, extent of associated cumulonimbus clouds, movement and intensity.

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Quick answer

A SIGMET issued for a tropical cyclone within or approaching an FIR, including observed or forecast TC position, extent of associated cumulonimbus clouds, movement and intensity.

Why it matters

Tropical Cyclone Significant Meteorological Information 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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Questions and answers

Questions and answers

What is Tropical Cyclone Significant Meteorological Information?

In this glossary, Tropical Cyclone Significant Meteorological Information refers to: A SIGMET issued for a tropical cyclone within or approaching an FIR, including observed or forecast TC position, extent of associated cumulonimbus clouds, movement and intensity.

How is Tropical Cyclone Significant Meteorological Information used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "ATC: Tropical Cyclone SIGMET 05 issued for TC Annie approaching FL100; cumulonimbus extent and motion provided."

Why does Tropical Cyclone Significant Meteorological Information matter in aviation?

Tropical Cyclone Significant Meteorological Information 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.

Who uses Tropical Cyclone Significant Meteorological Information?

Tropical Cyclone Significant Meteorological Information is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Tropical Cyclone Significant Meteorological Information belong to?

In this glossary, Tropical Cyclone Significant Meteorological Information is grouped under Meteorology. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.

Where does this definition come from?

This definition is sourced from ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG and published by Protermify Aviation as a static aviation reference page.

Definition

A SIGMET issued for a tropical cyclone within or approaching an FIR, including observed or forecast TC position, extent of associated cumulonimbus clouds, movement and intensity.

Operational example

ATC: Tropical Cyclone SIGMET 05 issued for TC Annie approaching FL100; cumulonimbus extent and motion provided.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Meteorology

Exam relevance

  • ICAO Level 4
  • ICAO Level 5
  • ICAO Level 6
  • EASA FCL.055

Target audience

  • Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Cabin Crew

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