ASI - Weather Report Outline


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The following outline follows the general layout of a Weather Report that normally is prepared by the NTSB during an accident investigation. Additional information and sections may be added as desired.

1. Synoptic Situation

Weather analysis reflecting the state of the atmosphere over a large area at a given moment.

Surtface Analysis Maps last 24 hours
Maps, Depiction, Radar regional, archive.	NWS Contractions abbreviations for NWS products.

2. Surface Observations

METAR reports are taken once an hour between 50 minutes past the hour and the top of the (next) hour.

METAR Station Map shows location, ID, wind, etc.
FAA Station Mapshows location of stations

METARS last week. Worldwide stations.
Older observation reports

3. Terminal Aerodrome Forecast

A Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is a concise statement of the expected meteorological conditions at an airport during a specified period (usually 24 hours).

TAF cycles last 24 hours, text file by ICAO ID.

TAF decoder sequence explanation

4. Pilot Reports

The Flight Service Station uses PIREPS to brief other pilots, to provide inflight advisories, and weather avoidance information to en route aircraft.

Current PIREPS map with overlays.

5. Upper Air Data

Winds aloft are computer prepared and contain forecast wind direction and speed as well as forecast temperatures.

Upper Air Data current and archived data with station location maps. Note: Use Text: Unmerged	Winds Aloft Info from AWC.
Station Map reporting station IDs for soundings.	Reference Chart for altitude conversion.

6. Weather Radar Data

NEXRAD images from WSR-88D radars.

Current and recent images

Radar Archive individual and regional data.

7. Terminal Doppler Weather Radar (TDWR)

No data is currently available to the public.

8. Satellite Data

Geostationary Operations Enviromental Satellite

Current and Recent Images GOES 8 and 10

GOES Server current and archived images

9. National Weather Service Area Forecast

State, zone or city forecasts as needed.

Current Forecast Data for locations in the U.S.

Archive Forecast Data last 48 hours

10. In-Flight Weather Advisories

Advises of weather that maybe hazardous or potentially hazadous to the safe operation of aircraft.

Current SIGMETS and AIRMETS maps and text
Recent AIRMETS text only	Recent Text Data by state
Advisory Plotting Chart for AIRMETS and SIGMETS	City IDs 3 letter IDs and names.

11. Weather Brief

Weather briefing information to be supplied by the FAA.

12. Alternate Weather

Weather information pertaining to alternate airports specified in the aircraft flight plan.

13. Public Service Watches and Warnings

Storm, wind, dust and other warnings, watches and advisories.

Current warnings and advisories for all 50 states. (NWS)

Archive warnings last 48 hours (Texas A&M)

14. Astronomical Data

times of sunrise, sunset, moonrise, moonset, transits of the Sun and Moon, and the beginning and end of civil twilight, along with information on the Moon's phase.

Sun and Moon Data for locations in the U.S. or other locations.

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