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1 Controllers most wanted for aviation weather
Matthew Tucker National Air Traffic Controllers Association Atlanta ARTCC Controllers most wanted for aviation weather

2 CIWS/COSPA incorporated into TMA
Faster Update Rates for Controllers Radar Displays including storm motion, forecast lines, and Echo Tops Storm motion and echo top information is not available at the position even thought it was proto typed on STARS in The ability to see weather the weather is now and will be in 10 and 20 minutes helps controllers keep aircraft moving and better provide non equipped aircraft help in making decisions about how to get around weather or land and wait it out.

3 Faster update rates for NEXRAD on the Controllers scope

4 Real-time Airport Weather Information
Discussed to need for real time ASOS and AWOS date for center and terminal options. Enroute ASOS data is usally at least 10 minutes old.

5 This is a screen capture from the ADDS website using the METAR JAVA Tool. Shows real time airport weather for a geographical area. Discussed the need for real time weather access, Controllers do not have access to this data at the position.

6 NEXRAD displays for Terminals facilities that are not equipped.
Standardization in the way weather is described and displayed to Enroute Controllers, Terminal Controllers and Pilots. (Common situational awareness) NEXRAD displays for Terminals facilities that are not equipped. Pilots and controllers are not always using the same terminology for describing the weather that they are encountering. Most terminal facilities do not have access to NEXRAD or rapid update weather products. NEXRAD displays can give a better big picture look at the weather and help controllers make decisions about how to work around the weather impacts.

7 Turbulence Graphics (GTG2)
Access to ADDS or ADDS like information.


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