Weather Support to the Air Tasking Order
Abstract
Historical information on weather support to the tasking of precision guided munitions (PGMs) from the author's experiences in Vietnam and Korea lead to a discussion of current weather support requirements for the air tasking order (ATO) at the numbered air force level of combat operations. The ATO discussion is followed by a description of computer generated, weather tactical decision aids (TDAs) used to currently support the employment of PGMs and tactical acquisition system (TASs). The author then analyzes the weather sensitivities of PGMs and TASs to reveal that the TDA computer programs cannot be used to support the number of targets requiring weather information in the air tasking order process. An analysis of Air Weather Service capabilities and programs shows that quality weather data is available, however, to support the proposed Electro-Optical TDA programs to provide weather information to combat planners. The author recommends the actions necessary to develop the best weather support programs to provide the detailed weather data needed for tasking electro-optical weapon systems in the air tasking order. (KR)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1989
- Accession Number
- ADA217327
Entities
People
- Thomas E. Sieland
Organizations
- Air War College