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This session at the NBAA Conference on October 19, 2006, led by Tom Fahey and Mark Phaneuf, focused on user needs and issues surrounding convective weather information in aviation. It summarized results from user surveys regarding aircraft observations, FAA and NWS automated funding plans, and the status of critical data like TAMDAR. The discussion highlighted the importance of new convective forecasts, coordinated flight standards, and perspectives on CCFP to better support pilot decision-making, ensuring safer and more efficient aviation operations in potentially severe weather.
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FPAW Segment 3Progress in Convective Wx Info 1. User Needs & Issues 2. Panel Discussion Co-Leaders: Tom Fahey & Mark Phaneuf 19 October 2006 NBAA Conference - Orlando, FL
Results of User Surveys-Convective Weather-1. User Needs & Issues • Aircraft Obs Supporting Convection Fcsting • FAA& NWS Plans for Automated Aircraft Funding? • AUTOMET Business Plan status? • Status of TAMDAR data? • Airlines Reimbursed for Comms at more then 50%?
Results of User Surveys-Convective Weather-1. User Needs & Issues • Coord. btwn FAA Flt Standards & AWRP • Convective Fcsts for Pilot • • Approved for use in Cockpit • New &/or Consolidated Convective Wx Fcsts • • Available to all Users
Results of User Surveys-Convective Weather-1. User Needs & Issues • Users’ Perspectives Regarding CCFP • Use Wx Risk Assessment, Not Traffic Impact Model • Jim Evan (MIT LL) & Mark Huberdeau (Mitre) proposed • CDM Wx Evaluation Team User Survey Results • Mark Phaneuf will describe further • Need for TRACON Area Product • CDM Wx Evaluation Team User Survey Results • Mark Phaneuf will describe further
Results of User Surveys-Convective Weather-2. Panel Discussion • Aircraft Obs Supporting Convection Fcsting • Commercial Airline’s contribution vs. benefits rcvd? • FAA & NWS vs. Private Industry’s Role? • CCFP • Is a New 8hr Fcst Needed? • TRACON Area Product • A gap btwn CWIS/ITWS, TAFs & En Route products? • Operators decisions extend to 6-8hrs in future • FAA Air Traffic decisions extend 0-2hrs in future