Subj : Wx Terms (Z)
To : All
From : Daryl Stout
Date : Sat Oct 28 2017 12:06 am
Z
Zulu time; the same as Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), i.e. 18z is the
same as 18:00 UTC.
Zero Datum
In hydrologic terms, a reference "zero" elevation for a stream or river
gage. This "zero" can be referenced (usually within ten feet of the bottom
of the channel) to mean sea level, or to any other recognized datum.
ZFP
Zone Forecast Product
ZL
Freezing Drizzle
ZNS
zones
Zonal Flow
Large-scale atmospheric flow in which the east-west component (i.e.,
latitudinal) is dominant. The accompanying meridional (north-south)
component often is weaker than normal. Compare with meridional flow.
Zone of Aeration
In hydrologic terms, the locus of points just above the water table where
soil pores may either contain air or water. This is also called the
vadose zone.
Zone of Saturation
In hydrologic terms, the locus of points below the water table where
soil pores are filled with water. This is also called the phreatic zone.
Zoned Embankment Dam
In hydrologic terms, an embankment dam which is comprised of zones of
selected materials having different degrees of porosity, permeability
and density.
ZR
Freezing Rain
Zulu (Z) Time
For practical purposes, the same as Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
The notation formerly used to identify time Greenwich MeanTime. The
word "Zulu" is notation in the phonetic alphabet corresponding to the
letter "Z" assigned to the time zone on the Greenwich Prime Meridian.
Zurich Sunspot Classification
In solar-terrestrial terms, a sunspot classification system that has
been modified for SESC use.
Z\/R Relationship
An empirical relationship between radar reflectivity factor z
(in mm^6 / m^3 ) and rain rate ( in mm / hr ), usually expressed as
Z = A R^b; A and b are empirical constants.
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