Meteorology

Gelo Granulado

The formation of rough, milky, opaque ice due to rapid freezing of supercooled water droplets on aircraft surfaces.

Quick answer: The formation of rough, milky, opaque ice due to rapid freezing of supercooled water droplets on aircraft surfaces.

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Quick answer

The formation of rough, milky, opaque ice due to rapid freezing of supercooled water droplets on aircraft surfaces.

Why it matters

Gelo Granulado 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 Gelo Granulado?

In this glossary, Gelo Granulado refers to: The formation of rough, milky, opaque ice due to rapid freezing of supercooled water droplets on aircraft surfaces.

How is Gelo Granulado used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Piloto relata formação moderada de gelo granulado no nível de voo um-oito-zero."

Why does Gelo Granulado matter in aviation?

Gelo Granulado 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 Gelo Granulado?

Gelo Granulado is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Gelo Granulado belong to?

In this glossary, Gelo Granulado 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

The formation of rough, milky, opaque ice due to rapid freezing of supercooled water droplets on aircraft surfaces.

Operational example

Pilot reports moderate rime icing at flight level one-eight-zero.

Localized term

Gelo Granulado

Localized example

Piloto relata formação moderada de gelo granulado no nível de voo um-oito-zero.

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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