Meteorology

Basse Pression

An area of the atmosphere where the pressure is lower than that of the surrounding region, often associated with unsettled weather, precipitation, and potential turbulence.

Quick answer: An area of the atmosphere where the pressure is lower than that of the surrounding region, often associated with unsettled weather, precipitation, and potential turbulence.

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Quick answer

An area of the atmosphere where the pressure is lower than that of the surrounding region, often associated with unsettled weather, precipitation, and potential turbulence.

Why it matters

Basse Pression 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

What is Basse Pression?

In this glossary, Basse Pression refers to: An area of the atmosphere where the pressure is lower than that of the surrounding region, often associated with unsettled weather, precipitation, and potential turbulence.

How is Basse Pression used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Informer les pilotes d’un système de basse pression en développement avec une turbulence potentielle le long de l’axe d’approche."

Why does Basse Pression matter in aviation?

Basse Pression 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 Basse Pression?

Basse Pression is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Basse Pression belong to?

In this glossary, Basse Pression 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

An area of the atmosphere where the pressure is lower than that of the surrounding region, often associated with unsettled weather, precipitation, and potential turbulence.

Operational example

Advise pilots of a developing low pressure system with potential turbulence along the approach path.

Localized term

Basse Pression

Localized example

Informer les pilotes d’un système de basse pression en développement avec une turbulence potentielle le long de l’axe d’approche.

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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