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SIGMET – ข้อมูลอากาศสำคัญเกี่ยวกับพายุหมุนเขตร้อน

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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SNOWTAM

Special NOTAM issued when snow, ice or slush significantly affects aerodrome movement areas.

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การกำจัดน้ำแข็ง

Removal of existing frost, ice or snow from aircraft surfaces before flight.

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การก่อตัวของน้ำแข็ง

The accumulation of ice on aircraft surfaces due to supercooled water droplets, which can affect aerodynamics and instrument performance.

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การตั้งค่ามาตรวัดความสูง

The current local atmospheric pressure value set in an aircraft’s altimeter to ensure correct indication of altitude above mean sea level, typically given in hectopascals (hPa) or inches of mercury (inHg).

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การตั้งค่ามาตรวัดความสูงที่ความดันระดับน้ำทะเล

The altimeter setting that corresponds to the atmospheric pressure at mean sea level. Referred to as QNH in ICAO phraseology.

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การตั้งค่ามาตรวัดความสูงที่ระดับความสูงของสนามบิน

The altimeter setting that displays the elevation of the aerodrome as the altitude on the altimeter when on the ground. Referred to as QFE in ICAO terminology.

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การตั้งค่ามาตรวัดความสูงโดยใช้ความดันมาตรฐาน

An altimeter setting based on the standard pressure of 1013.25 hPa or 29.92 inHg, used above the transition altitude. Known as QNE in ICAO terminology.

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การผกผันของอุณหภูมิ

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

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การวัดเสียงบรรยากาศ

A vertical profile of the atmosphere obtained by balloon or remote sensing, recording temperature, humidity, wind, and pressure at various altitudes for weather analysis and flight planning.

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ขีดบอกทิศลม

A graphic symbol used on meteorological charts to represent wind speed and direction at a specific location and altitude, typically shown as a shaft with barbs and pennants.

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ข้อความลมและอุณหภูมิในระดับสูง

A meteorological report providing forecasted wind direction, wind speed, and temperature at specific altitudes above mean sea level, used for flight planning and fuel calculations.

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ข้อมูลอากาศสำคัญ

A weather advisory issued by a Meteorological Watch Office concerning significant en‑route weather hazards affecting flight safety.

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ข้อมูลอากาศสำคัญขี้เถ้าภูเขาไฟ

A SIGMET concerning volcanic ash clouds that may affect en‑route flight safety.

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คลื่นภูเขา

A standing atmospheric wave created when stable air flows over a mountain or ridge, often causing turbulence and rotor clouds.

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ความกดอากาศ

The atmospheric pressure as measured by a barometer, used to determine altimeter settings and to ensure altitude accuracy during flight operations.

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ความกดอากาศต่ำ

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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ความกดอากาศสูง

An area of the atmosphere where the pressure is higher than that of the surrounding region, often associated with stable weather, clear skies, and reduced turbulence.

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ความปั่นป่วน

Irregular atmospheric motion caused by eddies and vertical currents, affecting aircraft stability, comfort, and sometimes control.

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ความปั่นป่วนระดับปานกลาง

Turbulence that causes changes in altitude and/or attitude but aircraft remains in control; occupants may feel strain against seat belts.

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ความปั่นป่วนรุนแรง

Turbulence that causes large, abrupt changes in altitude and/or attitude. Aircraft may be momentarily out of control. Occupants are forced violently against seat belts.

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ความปั่นป่วนในอากาศใส

Turbulence occurring in clear skies, typically at high altitudes near the jet stream, with no visible weather phenomena.

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ความสูงจากความดัน

The altitude indicated by a barometric altimeter set to the standard pressure setting of 1013.25 hPa or 29.92 inHg. Used as a reference for aircraft performance calculations.

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ค่าคลาดเคลื่อนจากบรรยากาศมาตรฐานสากล

The difference between the actual atmospheric temperature and the standard temperature defined by the International Standard Atmosphere at a given altitude.

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ฐานเมฆ

Lowest altitude of the visible cloud layer, reported as base of scattered, broken, overcast.

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ทรอปโพสเฟียร์สูงสุด

The boundary layer between troposphere and stratosphere, marked by a temperature inversion, affecting flight levels and turbulence potential.

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ทัศนวิสัย

Greatest distance at which prominent objects are visible and identifiable by day.

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ทัศนวิสัยหลัก

Greatest visibility value equaled or exceeded for at least half the horizon.

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น้ำแข็งผสม

Presence of both rime and clear ice types on aircraft surfaces.

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น้ำแข็งเกล็ด

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

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น้ำแข็งใส

The formation of smooth, transparent ice on aircraft surfaces, resulting from slow freezing of large supercooled water droplets.

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บรรยากาศมาตรฐานสากล

A model of the atmosphere based on standard average conditions at sea level, used for calibrating instruments and performance calculations. Defined by ICAO: 15°C, 1013.25 hPa, and lapse rate of 2°C per 1000 ft.

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บริการข้อมูลสนามบินอัตโนมัติ (ATIS)

A continuous broadcast of recorded aerodrome information, including weather, runways and NOTAMs, provided to reduce controller-pilot communication workload.

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ประสิทธิภาพเบรก

Pilot- or airport-reported assessment of runway surface stopping quality: good/medium/poor/nil.

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ป้องกันน้ำแข็ง

Application of fluid to prevent ice formation during ground operations or flight.

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พยากรณ์พื้นที่สำหรับเที่ยวบินระดับต่ำ (GAMET)

A GAMET area forecast describing significant weather below FL100 (or FL150 over mountainous terrain) within a FIR, supporting VFR and low-level IFR planning.

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พยากรณ์อากาศสนามบินปลายทาง

A concise statement of the expected meteorological conditions at an aerodrome for a specified period.

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พยากรณ์แนวโน้มระยะสั้น (TREND)

A TREND appended to a METAR or SPECI giving expected significant changes in surface wind, visibility, weather or cloud over the next two hours.

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พายุฝนฟ้าคะนอง

Convective weather event with thunder, lightning, precipitation and possible severe turbulence.

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ระดับต่ำสุดยอดเมฆ

Height above ground at which an unbroken or overcast cloud layer exists.

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ระดับที่น้ำกลายเป็นน้ำแข็ง

The lowest altitude in the atmosphere at which the air temperature drops to 0°C (32°F), marking the boundary where liquid water can freeze.

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ระดับอุณหภูมิสำคัญ

A specific altitude or flight level at which temperature changes are forecast to be significant for flight operations, affecting aircraft performance, icing risk, or fuel management.

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ระบบสังเกตอากาศอัตโนมัติ (AWOS)

An unattended station that continuously measures and broadcasts real-time surface weather elements to pilots and ATC on a discrete frequency.

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ระยะทัศนวิสัยรันเวย์

Distance over which runway markings or lights are visible from centreline on approach.

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รันเวย์ปนเปื้อน

Runway with >25% surface covered by standing water ≥3 mm, slush, snow, ice.

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รายงานสนามบินพิเศษ

An unscheduled aerodrome weather report issued when significant meteorological changes occur between routine METARs.

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รายงานสภาพรันเวย์

Aerodrome-issued report of runway surface condition using RCAM and RWYCC.

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รายงานสภาพอากาศสนามบิน

Routine coded weather observation for a specific aerodrome at a specific time.

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ลมกระโชก

A sudden, brief increase in wind speed, typically varying with rapid fluctuations.

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ลมกระโชกแรง

Sudden increase in wind speed of at least 15 knots, sustained for at least one minute.

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ลมเฉือน

A sudden change in wind speed and/or direction over a short distance, hazardous during takeoff and landing.

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ลมเฉือนระดับต่ำ

Wind shear occurring below 2 000 ft AGL, especially hazardous during takeoff and landing phases.

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หยดใหญ่เยือกแข็ง

Liquid droplets below freezing point that can remain liquid until striking an object.

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เจ็ตสตรีม

A narrow, fast-flowing air current in the upper atmosphere, typically between 20 000 and 50 000 ft, affecting cruise performance.

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เมฆคิวมูลัสสูง

Large cumulus cloud with strong vertical development, indicating convective activity, but not yet cumulonimbus.

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เมฆคิวมูโลนิมบัส

Towering vertical cloud with significant turbulence, precipitation, and lightning potential.

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เมฆคิวมูโลนิมบัสฝังตัว

Cumulonimbus cloud obscured within other cloud layers, not visually identifiable, but with severe turbulence and precipitation.

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เมฆเลนส์รูปนิ่ง

A smooth, lens-shaped cloud that forms at high altitudes in the crest of mountain waves; often stationary, and indicative of significant atmospheric turbulence downwind of mountain ranges.

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เมฆแอลโตคิวมูลัสคาสเทลลานัส

Medium-level turreted cloud with rising towers indicating mid‑level instability, possible precursor to thunderstorms.

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เมฆโรเตอร์

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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เวลาคงสภาพ

Estimated time fluid will prevent ice before need for re‑application.

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แนวปะทะปิด

A composite weather front formed during the process of cyclogenesis when a cold front overtakes a warm front, leading to complex weather patterns including precipitation and changes in wind direction.

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แนวอากาศอุ่น

A boundary where a warm air mass advances and rises over a retreating cold air mass, usually resulting in steady precipitation and lower clouds along the front.

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แนวอากาศเย็น

A weather front where a cold air mass advances and displaces a warmer air mass, often producing showers, thunderstorms, and abrupt changes in wind and temperature.

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แผนภาพ Skew-T Log-P

A thermodynamic diagram used in meteorology to plot atmospheric soundings, displaying temperature, dew point, and wind profiles with altitude to assess atmospheric stability and forecast weather hazards.

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แผนภูมิการวิเคราะห์พื้นผิว

A weather chart depicting current meteorological features such as pressure systems, fronts, and precipitation areas at the Earth's surface; essential for flight planning and enroute weather briefing.

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แผนภูมิพยากรณ์อากาศ

A weather chart produced by meteorological authorities that forecasts the expected positions of pressure systems, fronts, and significant weather for a specified future time.

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แผนภูมิอากาศชั้นสูง

A meteorological chart depicting wind, temperature, and pressure patterns at specified altitudes above the earth’s surface, used to forecast enroute weather conditions for aviation operations.

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แผนภูมิอากาศสำคัญ

A meteorological chart that displays forecasted significant weather phenomena, including turbulence, icing, and cumulonimbus clouds, relevant for flight safety at specific flight levels.

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แรงเสียดทานรันเวย์

Measurement of friction coefficient between tires and runway; indicates braking performance.

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ไมโครเบิร์สต์

A small, intense downdraft producing damaging winds near the ground, hazardous to aircraft during takeoff or landing.

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