briefing

A routine conversation held between the meteorologist and the pilot before any flight. The former verbally explains to the latter, clearly and concisely, the current and forecast meteorological conditions along the route, emphasizing the most relevant aspects and clarifying any doubts the pilot may have. Information flows in both directions, since meteorologists stationed at airports and air bases also draw on the en-route weather comments offered to them by pilots who have just landed. We can extend the term briefing to the meteorologist's spoken presentation to any audience interested in learning the weather forecast in detail.