STANAG 4082

STANAG 4082 - Adoption of a Standard Artillery Computer Meteorological Message (METCM) is a NATO Standardization Agreement to provide meteorological information for External ballistics. The information consists of virtual temperature, pressure, and wind speed/direction.[1]

The custodian of this STANAG is the MILMET panel, formerly BMWG, within NATO Headquarters. The most recent promulgated copy is Edition 2, dated 28 May 1969. An Edition 3 is currently undergoing ratification.

For a description of how STANAG 4082 relates to other STANAGs in the areas of ballistics and meteorology please see the following preview (also shown in slide 4 of the following presentation) [2]

References

  1. ↑ http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/library/policy/army/fm/3-09-15/fm-3-09-15.pdf
  2. ↑ http://www.dtic.mil/ndia/2002infantry/sowa.pdf
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