Establishment and Discontinuance Criteria for Automated Weather Observing Systems (AWOS).

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Abstract:

This report develops establishment and discontinuance criteria for automated weather observing systems AWOS for publication in FAA Order 7031.2B, Airway Planning Standard Number One. Airway Planning Standard Number One contains the policy and summarizes the criteria used in determining eligibility of terminal locations for establishment, discontinuance and improvements of air navigation facilities and air traffic control services. The criteria developed in this report are based on rigorous life-cycle cost effectiveness and benefitcost analyses of AWOS which measure weather and environmental parameters essential to FAA operations--wind direction and speed, temperature and dew point, altimeter setting, ceiling, visibility, precipitation and thunderstorm activity. Author

Author(s):
Keech, W. L.
Author Organization(s):
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION WASHINGTON DC OFFICE OF AVIATION POLICY AND PLANS
Descriptive Note:
Final rept.,
Pagination:
0168

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
FAA-APO-83-6
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_4.7.2_Installation Services; JCA_4.7_Base and Installations Support; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_4.6.1_General Engineering; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_4.3_Maintain; JCA_5.3.1_Analyze Problem; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_5.5.3_Establish Metrics; JCA_4.3.1_Depot Maintenance; JCA_4.5_Operational Contract Support; JCA_4.5.1_Contract Support Integration; JCA_5.6.1_Assess Compliance with Guidance; JCA_5.6_Monitor; JCA_1.3.2_Personnel Management; JCA_5.2.2_Develop Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_5.4_Decide
Modernization Areas:
Fully Networked C3; Space
Communities of Interest:
Sensors
Descriptor(s):
*Weather stations, *Cost analysis, *Life cycle costs, Cost effectiveness, Benefits, Requirements, Air traffic control systems, Automation, Observation, Policies, Standards, Resource management, Terminal flight facilities, Investments, Budgets, Civil aviation, Data bases, Meteorological data
Field(s)/Group(s):
Meteorology, Administration and Management, Air Navigation and Guidance
Keyword(s):
AWOS(Automated Weather Observing Systems)
Report Date:
1983 May 01