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Meteorology

Nuage de Rotor

A turbulent, low-level cloud formation found downwind of mountain ranges, forming in the rotor zone beneath and near mountain waves; indicative of severe turbulence and hazardous for aviation.

Quick answer: A turbulent, low-level cloud formation found downwind of mountain ranges, forming in the rotor zone beneath and near mountain waves; indicative of severe turbulence and hazardous for aviation.

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Quick answer

A turbulent, low-level cloud formation found downwind of mountain ranges, forming in the rotor zone beneath and near mountain waves; indicative of severe turbulence and hazardous for aviation.

Why it matters

Nuage de Rotor 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 Nuage de Rotor?

In this glossary, Nuage de Rotor refers to: A turbulent, low-level cloud formation found downwind of mountain ranges, forming in the rotor zone beneath and near mountain waves; indicative of severe turbulence and hazardous for aviation.

How is Nuage de Rotor used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Signalez des fortes turbulences à proximité d’un nuage de rotor à l’ouest de l’aérodrome, soyez prudent en approche."

Why does Nuage de Rotor matter in aviation?

Nuage de Rotor 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 Nuage de Rotor?

Nuage de Rotor is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Nuage de Rotor belong to?

In this glossary, Nuage de Rotor 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 turbulent, low-level cloud formation found downwind of mountain ranges, forming in the rotor zone beneath and near mountain waves; indicative of severe turbulence and hazardous for aviation.

Operational example

Report severe turbulence in the vicinity of a rotor cloud west of the airfield, maintain caution on approach.

Localized term

Nuage de Rotor

Localized example

Signalez des fortes turbulences à proximité d’un nuage de rotor à l’ouest de l’aérodrome, soyez prudent en 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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