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Biểu đồ 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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Báo cáo khí tượng sân bay

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

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báo cáo điều kiện đường băng

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

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Báo cáo đặc biệt sân bay

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

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Băng giá

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

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Băng Giá Trắng

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

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băng hỗn hợp

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

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Băng Trong Suốt

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

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Bản đồ dự báo

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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Bản đồ khí quyển cao

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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Bản đồ phân tích bề mặt

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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Bản đồ thời tiết quan trọng

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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chống băng

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

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Cài đặt cao kế

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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Cài đặt cao kế theo áp suất mực nước biển

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

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Cài đặt cao kế theo áp suất tiêu chuẩn

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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Cài đặt cao kế theo độ cao sân bay

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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dòng khí cao

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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Dịch vụ thông tin tự động phi trường (ATIS)

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

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Dự báo khu vực cho chuyến bay thấp (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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Dự báo sân bay đầu cuối

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

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Dự báo xu hướng ngắn hạn (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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gió giật

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

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gió giật mạnh

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

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gió giật vi mô

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

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gió đứt

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

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gió đứt ở độ cao thấp

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

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giông

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

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giọt lớn siêu lạnh

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

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hiệu quả phanh

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

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Hệ thống quan trắc thời tiết tự động (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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Khí quyển tiêu chuẩn quốc tế

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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ma sát đường băng

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

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mây altocumulus castellatus

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

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mây cumulonimbus

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

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mây cumulonimbus nhúng

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

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Mây thấu kính đứng yên

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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mây tích vĩ cao

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

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Mây xoáy

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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Mũi tên gió

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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mức mây

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

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Mức nhiệt độ quan trọng

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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Mức đóng băng

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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Nghịch đảo nhiệt độ

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

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nhiễu động

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

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nhiễu động không khí trong

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

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nhiễu động nghiêm trọng

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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nhiễu động vừa phải

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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Rãnh hội tụ kín

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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Rãnh lạnh

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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Rãnh nóng

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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Sai lệch khí quyển tiêu chuẩn quốc tế

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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SIGMET – Thông tin khí tượng quan trọng về bão nhiệt đới

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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Sóng núi

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

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Thông báo gió và nhiệt độ trên cao

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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Thông tin khí tượng quan trọng tro núi lửa

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

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Thông tin thời tiết quan trọng

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

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Thăm dò khí quyển

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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thời gian duy trì

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

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tầm nhìn

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

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tầm nhìn chiếm ưu thế

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

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tầm nhìn đường băng

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

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tẩy băng

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

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Áp suất cao

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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Áp suất khí quyển

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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Áp suất thấp

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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đáy mây

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

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đường băng ô nhiễm

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

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đỉnh đối lưu

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

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Độ cao áp suất

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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