Terminal Convective Weather Forecast (TCWF) 2000 Demonstration Report

Abstract

The Terminal Convective Weather Forecast (TCWF) 2000 Demonstration was conducted during the convective season at Air Traffic Control (ATC) facilities in Memphis, TN. The demonstration was conducted by ACB-630 to ascertain the TCWF overall utility, ease of use, readability, and perceived benefit to ATC tasking. TCWF was developed at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Lincoln Laboratory (MIT/LL) under FAA Aviation Weather Research Program funding. The product provides a graphical 0 to 60-minute forecast of convective weather for an airport terminal area. Results indicated overall positive impressions Users reported the TCWF provided benefit in performing ATC tasks; was a beneficial supplement to the Integrated Terminal Weather System (ITWS); and enhanced situational awareness.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2003
Accession Number
ADA417211

Entities

People

  • Cynthia Fidalgo
  • Danny Sims
  • Starr Mcgettigan

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Air Masses
  • Air Traffic
  • Air Traffic Control Systems
  • Aircrafts
  • Airport Radar Systems
  • Airports
  • Cognitive Workload
  • Data Analysis
  • Flow Rate
  • Graphical User Interface
  • International Airports
  • Navigation
  • Situational Awareness
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Time Intervals
  • Training

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Atmospheric Science/Meteorology
  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.