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== Structure == An FM13 BBXX report consists of a strict sequence of data fields, mostly compact numerical codes: * '''Identifier:''' The report starts with βBBXXβ to signal its type. * '''Callsign:''' A unique ship or station identifier follows. * '''Date/time group:''' The day and UTC hour (as DDHH), usually giving the hour after the time of observation. * '''Position:''' Encoded latitude and longitude, with quadrant indicators for hemisphere and longitude direction. * '''Main meteorological values:''' Atmospheric pressure, wind speed/direction, temperature, cloud cover, sea state, etc., in WMO-prescribed slots. * '''Slashed/placeholder fields:''' Used if the source does not supply certain data. * '''End marker:''' The report ends with β=β for positive identification.
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