1. Aviation weather forecasting tools for South Pole Prepared by: Trish Bednarczk, Bill Brown, Bryan Burden, Al Hay, Rolf Hennig and Joe Kramer Scientific Research Corporation, North Charleston, SC

2. Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) TAF based on the USAF coding practices of the WMO Aerodrome Forecast Code, FM 51, (Terminal Aerodrome Forecast) code NZSP TAF 0323/0423 (0412/0512NZDT) 01012KT 9000 IC FEW010 QNH2889INS GRID01012KT BECMG 0402/0404 (0415/0417) 35005KT 2400 IC BR BKN010 QNH2885INS GRID35005KT Disseminated via e-mail to USAP and its Participating Partners (format as above) Disseminated to GTS via AFTN without local coding requirements Ceiling thresholds: 3000, 1000, 500 and <300 feet Visibility thresholds: 4800, 3200, 1600 and <1600 meters

3. Forecast Tools Primary tool Images from McMurdo TeraScan system Dual L- and X-band system Can combine images from DMSP and POES satellites into one file and animate Axis of dilatation or convergence zones

4. Forecast Tools

6. AMPS

7. Summary Basic forecast tools, i.e. high quality Met Sat imagery, upper-air analysis application, and an excellent mesoscale modeling system in AMPS can provide an experienced polar weather forecaster with the requisite tools to produce a good aviation forecast to support aviation operations at South Pole.