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Hydrology

PCU 4 - Ensure the Quality of Aviation Meteorological Information and Services


Description: Identify documented aviation performance measures and standards. Use tools to determine current levels of performance. Maintain and improve the quality and value of meteorological information and services.

Length : 3.5 hours

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  • Course Title: Quality Management Systems: Implementation in Meteorological Services
  • Description: This one-hour online learning module provides an overview of the key concepts, benefits and principles of an effective quality management system (QMS) based on the ISO 9001:2008 quality management standard. It also introduces guidelines for the successful implementation of a QMS in aviation weather service agencies. Although primarily aimed at management personnel responsible for implementing, monitoring, and updating QMS processes, it also provides a basic introduction to QMS suitable for all agency staff. The first part of this module provides a general overview, introduces key concepts and terms, and describes the benefits of QMS implementation. The second part outlines 12 key steps for successful QMS implementation, including important tips, examples and critical success factors.
  • Length: 1 hour
  • URL/location: https://doc.csod.com
  • Course Title: VSAFE Overview? (coming soon)
  • Course Title: VSAFE Individual Components? (coming soon)
  • Course Title: iTAF (coming soon)
  • Course Title: Impacts TAF Board Videos
  • Description: This series of videos, produced in collaboration with NOAA and the FAA, provides an introduction to the new Impacts TAF Board tactical decision aid.
    Introducing the Impacts TAF Board (3:00) - The new Aviation Weather Center (AWC) Impacts TAF Board helps aviation professionals easily monitor when and where airport operations will be impacted by the weather. This video introduces the history, purpose and benefits of the board.
    Using the Impacts TAF Board (4:20) - This video explores the Impacts TAF Board website and explains the key elements of the board and how to use them.
  • Length: < 10 Mins
  • URL/location: https://www.meted.ucar.edu
  • Course Title: Forecasting Aviation Convective Impacts with INSITE
  • Description: The National Weather Service (NWS) has developed the INSITE tool (INtegrated Support for Impacted air-Traffic Environments) to improve NWS convective impact forecasts by providing functionality that enables forecasters to include more precise impact areas in aviation convective weather forecast products. The tool lets forecasters identify potential constraints to the National Airspace System by combining forecast weather and air-traffic data. Improved convective weather forecast products can reduce delays in air-traffic and increase efficiency in the National Airspace System (NAS). In this 45-minute lesson, we follow an approach for using INSITE from a national and a regional-level perspective.
    The intended audience for Forecasting Aviation Convective Impacts with INSITE includes:
    NWS forecasters at the Aviation Weather Center (AWC),
    National Aviation Meteorologists (NAMs) at the FAA’s Air Traffic Control System Command Center (ATCSCC), and
    Meteorologists at the 20 CONUS Center Weather Service Units (CWSUs)
    The domain of the INSITE tool is currently limited to CONUS, the Great Lakes, adjacent coastal waters, and nearby airspace to the north and south.
  • Length: 45 Mins
  • URL/location: https://www.meted.ucar.edu