Aviation Dictionary

Precipitation static (P-static)

A form of radio interference caused by rain, snow, or dust particles hitting the antenna and inducing a small radio-frequency voltage into it.

Dictionary Term

Precipitation static (P-static)

Definition

A form of radio interference caused by rain, snow, or dust particles hitting the antenna and inducing a small radio-frequency voltage into it.

References

Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge · Federal Aviation Administration · 2023