DYESSAFBI15-101 — Weather Support Procedures

DYESSAFBI15-101 governs weather support procedures for Dyess Air Force Base, including observations, forecasts, warnings, watches, advisories, and dissemination.

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  • Publication number: DYESSAFBI15-101
  • Title: Weather Support Procedures
  • Date: 2020-06-01

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It covers mission weather products, mission watch, low-level instrument route closures, TAWS support, airfield weather services, cooperative weather watch, and TAF support. It sets criteria for FMQ-19 backup and special observations and describes weather monitoring and dissemination duties.

Applies to: It applies to units assigned to the 7th Bomb Wing (7 BW), 317th Airlift Wing (317 AW), subordinate units and units assigned to, attached to, or supported by Dyess Air Force Base (AFB).

Topics covered

  • Mission weather products
  • Mission watch
  • Low-level instrument route closures
  • TAWS support
  • FMQ-19 automated meteorological observing system
  • Cooperative weather watch
  • Surface weather observations
  • TAF support

Questions and answers

What is back-up for the FMQ-19 automated observation system?

Back-up is the method of manually providing meteorological data and/or dissemination to an AMOS observation when the primary automated method is not operational or unavailable due to sensor and/or communication failure.

When are 7 OSS/OSW personnel responsible for backing up the FMQ-19?

7 OSS/OSW personnel are responsible for backing-up the FMQ-19 only when the airfield is open.

What do weather personnel do when the FMQ-19 is in back-up mode?

When in back-up mode, weather personnel will only augment the malfunctioning sensor; they will not replace the entire automated observation.

What is the Cooperative Weather Watch program?

The CWW is a program where qualified nonweather personnel monitor the weather to assist in the reporting of weather conditions that could affect flight safety or are critical to the safety or efficiency of other local operations and resources.

What does the Automated Sensor display provide?

The display derives data from sensors and weather instruments on the field to provide a graphic representation of wind and weather elements.

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