Aviation Impact Variable (AIV) Editor Evaluation Report
Abstract
This report summarizes the Aviation Impact Variable (AIV) Editor evaluation conducted at the Aviation Weather Center (AWC) in Kansas City, Missouri, by ACT-320, from February 13 through 23, 1996. The AIV Editor was developed by the Forecast System Laboratory (FSL) to enable forecasters to view and edit weather data grids used to issue Airmen Meteorological Statements (AIRMETS). The current prototype version addresses in flight icing potential only. Many users indicated that training was inadequate; therefore, they were uncomfortable using several editor functions, especially the higher level concepts (i.e., Vertical Interpolation, Algorithmic Parameters, and Volume Viewer). The effect of training was evident in the results, as the higher level concepts received less than acceptable utility and ease of use ratings while most other concepts received acceptable ratings. However, almost all require some improvement. The conclusions and recommendations contained within this report should be assessed for their feasibility and integrated into the AIV Editor, if possible. While these recommendations will not resolve every problem, they will, if implemented overcome many problems currently experienced by the forecaster.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1997
- Accession Number
- ADA340427
Entities
People
- Danny Sims
- Karen Peio
- Starr Fox
- Thomas Carty
- William E. Benner
Organizations
- Federal Aviation Administration