instrument meteorological conditions

instrument meteorological conditions
Meteorological conditions expressed in terms of visibility, distance from cloud, and ceiling; less than minimums specified for visual meteorological conditions. Also called IMC. See also visual meteorological conditions.

Military dictionary. 2000.

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