Installation of Automated Weather Observing Systems by FAA at Commercial Airports Is Not Justified
RCED-85-78
Published: Jul 29, 1985. Publicly Released: Jul 29, 1985.
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Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO reviewed the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) installation of automated weather observing systems (AWOS) at commercial and general aviation airports, focusing on: (1) the performance of automated weather sensors in making weather observations in various FAA tests and demonstrations; and (2) the cost-effectiveness of installing automated systems at commercial airports that already have weather observers.
Recommendations
Recommendations for Executive Action
Agency Affected Sort descending | Recommendation | Status |
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Department of Transportation | The Secretary of Transportation should not request funds for installing AWOS at commercial airports until the system meets FAA operational requirements for weather observations and is more cost-effective than the present weather observer system. |
Closed – Implemented
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
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Air traffic control systemsAirportsCommercial aviationThunderstormsCost effectiveness analysisEnvironmental monitoringInformation systemsTransportation safetyTransportation workersWeatherWeather forecasting