synoptic code

In general, any code by which synoptic weather observations are communicated; among the synoptic codes in use are the international synoptic code, ship synoptic code, U.S. Airways code, and RECCO code.

Related terms:

• ship synoptic code
• international synoptic code
• United States airways code
• AERO code
• contour code
• isofronts-preiso code
• airways code
• synoptic climatology
• international analysis code
• synoptic meteorology