Automated Surface Observing Systems (ASOS) have been installed at over 850 locations throughout the U.S. The ASOS program is a joint effort of the National Weather Service (NWS), the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and the Department of Defense (DOD). ASOS systems serve as the nation's primary surface weather observing network. ASOS is designed to support weather forecast activities and aviation operations and, at the same time, support the needs of the meteorological, hydrological, and climatological research communities.
ASOS Features:
1. Reports basic weather elements -sky conditions -visibility
-basic present weather information (type and intensity for
rain, snow, ect)
-obstructions to vision (fog, haze)
-pressure
-ambient tempetature, dew point temperature
-wind
(direction, speed and character -precipitation accumulation
-selected significant remarks
[Source: NOAA]
Group: Platform_Details
Entry_ID: AWOS
Group: Platform_Identification
Platform_Category: In Situ Land-based Platforms
Platform_Series_or_Entity: WEATHER STATIONS/NETWORKS
Short_Name: AWOS
Long_Name: Automated Weather Observing System
End_Group
Group: Synonymous_Platform_Names
Short_Name: AWI/AWOS
End_Group
Group: Platform_Associated_Instruments
Short_Name: AWS
End_Group
Creation_Date: 2007-12-05
Online_Resource: http://www.allweatherinc.com/aviation/awos_dom.html
Sample_Image: http://www.allweatherinc.com/images/awos_img_wc.jpg
End_Group (en)