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Automated Weather Sensor System (AWSS)

The AWSS is part of the Aviation Surface Weather Observation Network suite of programs and provides pilots and other users with weather information through the Automated Surface Observing System. The AWSS sensor suite a…

Dictionary Term

Automated Weather Sensor System (AWSS)

Definition

The AWSS is part of the Aviation Surface Weather Observation Network suite of programs and provides pilots and other users with weather information through the Automated Surface Observing System. The AWSS sensor suite automatically collects, measures, processes, and broadcasts surface weather data.

References

Instrument Procedures Handbook · Federal Aviation Administration · 2017