1. Improving the TAF Training National Workshop Forecast Tools
Conditional Climatology
Model Output Statistic Guidance
Techniques for Ceiling and Visibility
AVNFPS
Generation and Metwatch of TAF
- We must have a standard forecast process in NWS-can’t afford to have separate forecast processes for aviation
It’s no surprise that the FAA and other users within the NAS are moving to digital capabilities-so our products and processes must support the instantaneous updates required of the NAS.

2. Human-in-the-Loop with Digital Products
Objective is build aviation elements into NDFD
Two phased approach:
GFA; FY06
Gridded Fields; FY08
MDL/NCEP/FSL working with FAA AWRP PDT’s to determine methods for human interaction
- We must have a standard forecast process in NWS-can’t afford to have separate forecast processes for aviation
It’s no surprise that the FAA and other users within the NAS are moving to digital capabilities-so our products and processes must support the instantaneous updates required of the NAS.