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Meteorology

Inversion de température

A meteorological condition where temperature increases with altitude instead of decreasing, which can trap pollutants and affect aircraft climb performance.

Quick answer: A meteorological condition where temperature increases with altitude instead of decreasing, which can trap pollutants and affect aircraft climb performance.

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Quick answer

A meteorological condition where temperature increases with altitude instead of decreasing, which can trap pollutants and affect aircraft climb performance.

Why it matters

Inversion de température 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 Inversion de température?

In this glossary, Inversion de température refers to: A meteorological condition where temperature increases with altitude instead of decreasing, which can trap pollutants and affect aircraft climb performance.

How is Inversion de température used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Les performances de montée peuvent être réduites en raison d'une inversion de température au-dessus de deux mille pieds."

Why does Inversion de température matter in aviation?

Inversion de température 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 Inversion de température?

Inversion de température is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Inversion de température belong to?

In this glossary, Inversion de température 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 meteorological condition where temperature increases with altitude instead of decreasing, which can trap pollutants and affect aircraft climb performance.

Operational example

Climb performance may be reduced due to a temperature inversion above two thousand feet.

Localized term

Inversion de température

Localized example

Les performances de montée peuvent être réduites en raison d'une inversion de température au-dessus de deux mille pieds.

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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