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snow
Definição1
A type of water vapor that changes directly into crystals of ice flakes when frozen in the upper air.
Fonte1
KUMAR, Bharat (ed.). An illustrated dictionary of aviation. New York: McGraw-Hill, c2005. 752 p.
Definição2
Solid precipitation in the form of ice crystals. The crystals are usually branched to form six pointed stars and interlocked to form snowflakes. Snow may be either continuous or occur as showers.
Fonte2
INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION ORGANIZATION. Manual of runway visual range observing and reporting practices. 3. ed. Montreal, 2005. (Doc. 9328)
Fonte3
INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION ORGANIZATION. International civil aviation vocabulary. 3rd. ed. Montreal, 2007. (Doc. 9713).
Nota adicional1
Acronym in English: SN
Contexto
snow (on the ground); SN; snow a) Dry snow. Snow which can be blown if loose or, if compacted by hand, will fall apart upon release; specific gravity: up to but not including 0.35.
Subárea1
Meteorology
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