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TMU 2.1 Release, November 2004
The focus of this release was on enhancing the TCHP product, based on
feedback gathered during the summer 2003 evaluation. Ehancements
to the TCHP looping product include:
- Convective SIGMET forecast product loop
- 2-hour Collaborative Convective Forecast Product (CCFP) product loop
- Center Weather Advisory (CWA) product loop
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| Crosswind DFW Decision Aid. The color key at
left explains the meaning of each color and changes according to runway
conditions (DRY, WET, IFR, etc...). |
Updates to the static displays of the TCHP product include:
- 2-hour CCFP products
- 4-hour CCFP products
- 6-hour CCFP products
The FX-Collaborate system that is used by the forecasters at the Dallas/
Forth Worth CWSU was also updated to handle the above product suite.
The TMU Website was updated to include a crosswind product developed
by the CWSU Forecast Team and placeholders for future products (icing,
turbulence, and ceiling and visibility).
Updated TMU interface for accessing
Decision Aids and Hazard Products. Also includes placeholders
for future Decision Aids and Hazard Products. |
Roll-over reveals product availability |
Access NOAA, October 2004:
"The Aviation Meteorology Award was presented to Thomas Amis, James Ott,
Doug Reno and Charles Hays of the NWS Center Weather Service Unit in
Fort Worth, Texas; and, Lynn Sherretz, Greg Pratt, Dennis Rodgers,
Jim Frimel, Young Chun, Lisa Gifford, Chris Masters, and Doug Ohlhorst of
the Aviation Section, NOAA Forecast Systems Laboratory in
Boulder, Colo. They are being recognized for their outstanding daily
efforts to enhance and develop new methods of displaying weather
information for the aviation community...."
According to the award citation, "....The close working relationship
between the Fort Worth ARTCC, the CWSU, and FSL has resulted in
outstanding public relations for all agencies concerned. The
customers have been the ultimate recipients of better and improved
services. The benefits this team brings to the FAA Fort Worth ARTCC
have been far reaching, and are paying significant dividends to the
safety of flight and the efficient use of the nation's airspace
system, with fiscal savings to commercial and general aviation." |
National Weather Association Aviation Meteorology Award 2004 |
Previous Releases |
About the Project:
The TMU project is currently in the initial phase of a four-phase
project designed to address unmet or newly identified weather
information needs of the TMU in the following air traffic
weather-related hazard areas:
- Phase 1 - Convection
- Phase 2 - Icing
- Phase 3 - Turbulence
- Phase 4 - Ceiling and Visibility
Each phase will address the tactical (0-1 hour) and the strategic
(2-6 hour) application of the above products to help the TMU
decision maker in directing air traffic into and out of the ARTCC
airspace. All phases will be subjected to the iterative process of
defining, developing, demonstrating, and evaluating the weather
related hazard graphic and its presentation to Traffic Manager
users.
The project is sponsored by FAA Air Traffic System Requirements
(ARS-100), FAA Aviation Weather Research Program (AWRP)(AUA-430),
FAA Southwest Region Headquarters, and National Weather Service
Southern Region Headquarters. The Purpose of the project is to
address the requirements that were found in the in depth study
performed by FAA ARS-100 on "Decision-Based Weather Needs for the
Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC) Traffic Management Unit".
In response to these needs, FSL is working closely with the
Dallas/Fort Worth (ZFW) Traffic Management Unit (TMU) and the
Center Weather Service Unit (CWSU) on phase-one, the Tactical
Convective Hazard Product graphic (TCHP).
The goal of the TCHP is to consolidate all tactical thunderstorm
information into a single graphical product or limited suite of
products for presentation to TMU decision-makers in an easily
understood format. The TMU project will capitalize on development
of advanced products from the AWRP and optimize the use of
conventional advisories. Feedback from the ZFW Traffic Management
Unit and Center Weather Service Unit participants will help refine
the content and presentation. The Demonstration and Evaluation
(D & E) will expedite fielding of advanced products by obtaining
operational input early in the process. When there is agreement
between the participants that a satisfactory product has been
created, specific recommendations will be made for national
implementation on FAA operational systems such as the Volpe National
Transportation Systems Center Enhanced Traffic Management System
(ETMS).
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