Meteorology

Automated Weather Observing System

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

Automated Weather Observing System 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 Automated Weather Observing System?

In this glossary, Automated Weather Observing System 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 Automated Weather Observing System used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "FBO: AWOS Delta at 1350Z reports winds two-one-zero at twelve gusting twenty knots, altimeter two-niner eight-eight, ceiling two-thousand broken."

Why does Automated Weather Observing System matter in aviation?

Automated Weather Observing System 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 Automated Weather Observing System?

Automated Weather Observing System is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Automated Weather Observing System belong to?

In this glossary, Automated Weather Observing System 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.

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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