Terminal Convective Weather Forecast (TCWF) 2000 Demonstration Report

摘要

The Terminal Convective Weather Forecast (TCWF) 2000 Demonstration was conducted during the convective season at Air Traffic Control (ATC) facilities in Memphis, TN. The demonstration was conducted by ACB-630 to ascertain the TCWF overall utility, ease of use, readability, and perceived benefit to ATC tasking. TCWF was developed at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Lincoln Laboratory (MIT/LL) under FAA Aviation Weather Research Program funding. The product provides a graphical 0 to 60-minute forecast of convective weather for an airport terminal area. Results indicated overall positive impressions Users reported the TCWF provided benefit in performing ATC tasks; was a beneficial supplement to the Integrated Terminal Weather System (ITWS); and enhanced situational awareness.