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

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 benefit/cost 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)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1983
Accession Number
ADA135674

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  • W. L. Keech

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  • Federal Aviation Administration

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