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Meteorology

Sistema Automático de Observación Meteorológica (AWOS)

An unattended station that continuously measures and broadcasts real-time surface weather elements to pilots and ATC on a discrete frequency.

Quick answer: An unattended station that continuously measures and broadcasts real-time surface weather elements to pilots and ATC on a discrete frequency.

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Quick answer

An unattended station that continuously measures and broadcasts real-time surface weather elements to pilots and ATC on a discrete frequency.

Why it matters

Sistema Automático de Observación Meteorológica (AWOS) matters because it supports clear communication in Meteorology contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

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Questions and answers

Questions and answers

What is Sistema Automático de Observación Meteorológica (AWOS)?

In this glossary, Sistema Automático de Observación Meteorológica (AWOS) refers to: An unattended station that continuously measures and broadcasts real-time surface weather elements to pilots and ATC on a discrete frequency.

How is Sistema Automático de Observación Meteorológica (AWOS) used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "FBO: AWOS Delta 1350Z informa viento 210/12 kt rachas 20, altímetro 29.88, techo 2000 fragmentado."

Why does Sistema Automático de Observación Meteorológica (AWOS) matter in aviation?

Sistema Automático de Observación Meteorológica (AWOS) matters because it supports clear communication in Meteorology contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

Who uses Sistema Automático de Observación Meteorológica (AWOS)?

Sistema Automático de Observación Meteorológica (AWOS) is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Sistema Automático de Observación Meteorológica (AWOS) belong to?

In this glossary, Sistema Automático de Observación Meteorológica (AWOS) is grouped under Meteorology. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.

Where does this definition come from?

This definition is sourced from ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG and published by Protermify Aviation as a static aviation reference page.

Definition

An unattended station that continuously measures and broadcasts real-time surface weather elements to pilots and ATC on a discrete frequency.

Operational example

FBO: AWOS Delta at 1350Z reports winds two-one-zero at twelve gusting twenty knots, altimeter two-niner eight-eight, ceiling two-thousand broken.

Localized term

Sistema Automático de Observación Meteorológica (AWOS)

Localized example

FBO: AWOS Delta 1350Z informa viento 210/12 kt rachas 20, altímetro 29.88, techo 2000 fragmentado.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Meteorology

Exam relevance

  • ICAO Level 4
  • ICAO Level 5
  • ICAO Level 6
  • EASA FCL.055

Target audience

  • Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Cabin Crew

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