Meteorology

自动气象观测系统(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

自动气象观测系统(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

What is 自动气象观测系统(AWOS)?

In this glossary, 自动气象观测系统(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 自动气象观测系统(AWOS) used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "FBO:1350Z AWOS Delta 报告风 210/12 节阵风 20 节,气压 29.88,云底 2000 断续。"

Why does 自动气象观测系统(AWOS) matter in aviation?

自动气象观测系统(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 自动气象观测系统(AWOS)?

自动气象观测系统(AWOS) is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does 自动气象观测系统(AWOS) belong to?

In this glossary, 自动气象观测系统(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

自动气象观测系统(AWOS)

Localized example

FBO:1350Z AWOS Delta 报告风 210/12 节阵风 20 节,气压 29.88,云底 2000 断续。

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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