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FAIRFORD EGVA 281355Z 19008KT 9999 SCT035 11/08 A2962 RMK AO2A SLP032
T01050083 CHINO RWY09 $

Chino? What does that mean?

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On 2008-04-28, Jack ) wrote:
FAIRFORD EGVA 281355Z 19008KT 9999 SCT035 11/08 A2962 RMK AO2A SLP032
T01050083 CHINO RWY09 $

Chino? What does that mean?


Sky condition (at secondary location?) not available.

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Hi Jack

Seems to be a Sensor Status Indicator on USA Metars - see
http://www.met.tamu.edu/class/METAR/quick-metar.html for explanation (near bottom of page). So
it would mean Cloud Height Indicator NOt available .

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FAIRFORD EGVA 281355Z 19008KT 9999 SCT035 11/08 A2962 RMK AO2A SLP032
T01050083 CHINO RWY09 $

Chino? What does that mean?

Jack



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Thanks to everyone for explanation.

Jack


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