8.3 Automated Weather Observing System (AWOS) Broadcasts. Computer.generated voice is used in AWOS to automate the broadcast of the minute.by.minute weather observations. In addi-tion, some systems are configured to permit the addition of an operator.generated voice message; e.g., weather remarks, following the automated parameters. The phraseology used generally follows that used for other weather broadcasts. Following are explanations and examples of the exceptions.
8.3.1 Location and Time. The location/name and the phrase “AUTOMATED WEATHER OBSERVA-TION” followed by the time are announced.
8.3.1.1 If the airport’s specific location is included in the airport’s name, the airport’s name is announced.
EXAMPLE.
“Bremerton National Airport automated weather observa-tion one four five six zulu.”
“Ravenswood Jackson County Airport automated weather observation one four five six zulu.”
8.3.1.2 If the airport’s specific location is not included in the airport’s name, the location is announced followed by the airport’s name.
EXAMPLE.
“Sault Ste. Marie, Chippewa County International Airport automated weather observation.”
“Sandusky, Cowley Field automated weather observa-tion.”
8.3.1.3 The word “TEST” is added following “OBSERVATION” when the system is not in commissioned status.
EXAMPLE.
“Bremerton National Airport automated weather observa-tion test one four five six zulu.”
8.3.1.4 The phrase “TEMPORARILY INOPERA-TIVE” is added when the system is inoperative.
EXAMPLE.
“Bremerton National Airport automated weather observ-ing system temporarily inoperative.”
8.3.2 Ceiling and Sky Cover
8.3.2.1 Ceiling is announced as either “CEILING” or “INDEFINITE CEILING.” The phrases “MEA-SURED CEILING” and “ESTIMATED CEILING” are not used. With the exception of indefinite ceilings, all automated ceiling heights are measured.
EXAMPLE.
“Bremerton National Airport automated weather observa-tion one four five six zulu, ceiling two thousand overcast.”
“Bremerton National Airport automated weather observa-tion one four five six zulu, indefinite ceiling two hundred.”
8.3.2.2 The word “CLEAR” is not used in AWOS due to limitations in the height ranges of the sensors. No clouds detected is announced as, “No clouds below XXX” or, in newer systems as, “Clear below XXX” (where XXX is the range limit of the sensor).
EXAMPLE.
“No clouds below one two thousand.”
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