Runway Visual Range (RVR) Automated Surface Observing System (ASOS) Functional Test Report

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Abstract:

Runway Visual Range RVR Automated Surface Observing System ASOS functions were evaluated during tests conducted at Memphis International Airport MEM from April 14 through 16, 1998. Representatives from the Federal Aviation Administration FAA William J. Hughes Technical Center Weather Communication Branch performed the testing. Testing was initiated in response to ASOS software modifications which contained corrections to problems existing on earlier versions. The primary intent of testing was to verify that RVR ASOS functions operated in accordance with requirements and to determine if problems could be expected during operation with the Interim and Final Phase New Generation RVRASOS Interface. Five performance issues were encountered during testing. Four issues concerned ASOS performance and one related to operation of the HP Palmtop PC, i.e., Interim RVRASOS Interface. Since all of these issues currently have work-arounds or established methods to avoidcorrect the problem, they are not expected to adversely affect Long-Line RVR service. As a result, ACT-320 recommends use of ASOS software version 2.53 at sites designated for Long-Line RVR reporting with the Interim or Final Phase RVRASOS Interface.

Author(s):
Benner, William ; Mckinney, Michael ; Jones, Michael
Author Organization(s):
WILLIAM J HUGHES TECHNICAL CENTER ATLANTIC CITY NJ
Descriptive Note:
Technical note
Supplementary Note:
Prepared in collaboration with Raytheon Service Co., Pleasantville, NJ.
Pagination:
0037

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Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
DOT/FAA/CT-TN98/19
Monitor Series:
DOT/FAA/CT
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.1.1_Wired Transmission; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_4.7.2_Installation Services; JCA_4.7_Base and Installations Support; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_4.2.1_Manage Supplies and Equipment; JCA_4.2_Supply; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_4.3_Maintain; JCA_5.2.3_Share Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_4.1_Deployment and Distribution
Communities of Interest:
Energy and Power Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*AIRPORT CONTROL TOWERS, *RUNWAYS, SOFTWARE ENGINEERING, FIELD TESTS, VISIBILITY, LANDING AIDS, WEATHER COMMUNICATIONS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Terminal Flight Facilities
Keyword(s):
RVR(RUNWAY VISUAL RANGE), ASOS(AUTOMATED SURFACE OBSERVING SYSTEM)
Report Date:
1998 Sep 01
Creation Date:
1998 Dec 16