SLD45I15-101 — Weather Support

SLD45I15-101 governs weather support procedures, services, observations, forecasts, watches, warnings, advisories, and space weather information.

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  • Publication number: SLD45I15-101
  • Title: WEATHER SUPPORT
  • Date: 2025-07-07

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SLD45I15-101 covers surface and upper-air observations, meteorological forecasting, meteorological watches, launch and landing forecasts, and aircrew support. It requires compliance and establishes weather support responsibilities and procedures.

Applies to: It applies to the Space Launch Delta 45 (SLD 45), subordinate units, and organizations assigned or attached to, or supported by Patrick Space Force Base (PSFB), to include Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS), and the Kennedy Space Center (KSC).

Topics covered

  • Surface observations
  • Upper-air observations
  • Meteorological forecasting
  • Launch and landing forecasts
  • Meteorological watches
  • Lightning warnings and watches
  • Space weather supported services

Questions and answers

How must records created under SLD45I15-101 be handled?

Ensure all records created as a result of processes prescribed in this publication are maintained in accordance with Air Force Instruction 33-322, Records Management and Information Governance Program, and disposed of in accordance with the Air Force Records Disposition Schedule located in the AF Records Information Management System.

How are waiver requests for SLD45I15-101 submitted?

Submit requests for waivers through the chain of command to the publication OPR.

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