Aviation Weather Services: : A Call For Federal Leadership and Action

by: National Aviation Weather Services Committee – Division on Engineering and Physical Scienc

ISBN-10: 0309053803

ISBN-13: 9780309053808

Publication date: November 2, 1995

Paperback: 120 pages
Book Description
Each time we see grim pictures of aircraft wreckage on a rain-drenched crash site, or scenes of tired holiday travelers stranded in snow-covered airports, we are reminded of the harsh impact that weather can have on the flying public. This book examines issues that affect the provision of national aviation weather services and related research and technology development efforts. It also discusses fragmentation of responsibilities and resources, which leads to a less-than-optimal use of available weather information and examines alteatives for responding to this situation. In particular, it develops an approach whereby the federal govement could provide stronger leadership to improve cooperation and coordination among aviation weather providers and users.