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WEATHER REPORTING STATION [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-02-10
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Weather Stations and Meteorological Instruments and Equipment
- Telecommunications
- Air Transport
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- aviation weather reporting station
1, record 1, English, aviation%20weather%20reporting%20station
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- AWRS 2, record 1, English, AWRS
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A post-accident examination of the airframe and engine revealed no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. An aviation weather reporting station located 2 miles southeast of the accident site reported weather conditions about the time of the accident that were conducive to moderate carburetor icing at cruise power or serious icing at glide power. 3, record 1, English, - aviation%20weather%20reporting%20station
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Stations, instruments et équipements météorologiques
- Télécommunications
- Transport aérien
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- station d'observation météorologique pour l'aviation
1, record 1, French, station%20d%27observation%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique%20pour%20l%27aviation
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-01-30
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Weather Stations and Meteorological Instruments and Equipment
- Telecommunications
- Air Transport
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- supplementary aviation weather reporting station
1, record 2, English, supplementary%20aviation%20weather%20reporting%20station
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- SAWRS 1, record 2, English, SAWRS
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
SHD [Shenandoah Valley Airport] is served by a supplementary aviation weather reporting station(SAWRS) and an automatic weather observing system(AWOS). Surface weather observations are made by [airline] employees who hold certificates issued by the National Weather Service(NWS). The weather reporting station is located in the main terminal building. 2, record 2, English, - supplementary%20aviation%20weather%20reporting%20station
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Stations, instruments et équipements météorologiques
- Télécommunications
- Transport aérien
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- station supplémentaire d'observation météorologique pour l'aviation
1, record 2, French, station%20suppl%C3%A9mentaire%20d%27observation%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique%20pour%20l%27aviation
proposal, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2023-01-30
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Weather Stations and Meteorological Instruments and Equipment
- Telecommunications
- Air Transport
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- contract aviation weather reporting station
1, record 3, English, contract%20aviation%20weather%20reporting%20station
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The... contract aviation weather reporting station is located approximately 4000 feet southwest of the threshold and 800 feet to the left(southeast) of Runway 24L. This site contains all the instruments necessary for the official observer to prepare METARs [aviation routine weather reports], including an anemometer and [a] tipping bucket rain gauge. 1, record 3, English, - contract%20aviation%20weather%20reporting%20station
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Stations, instruments et équipements météorologiques
- Télécommunications
- Transport aérien
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- station contractuelle d'observation météorologique pour l'aviation
1, record 3, French, station%20contractuelle%20d%27observation%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique%20pour%20l%27aviation
proposal, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2015-03-10
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport Personnel and Services
- Air Traffic Control
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- remote flight service station 1, record 4, English, remote%20flight%20service%20station
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An unmanned FSS [flight service station] facility located at an airport equipped with an on-site surface weather reporting station and meeting the criteria established for level-2 service. 1, record 4, English, - remote%20flight%20service%20station
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This facility provides a remote airport advisory service (RAAS), a remote vehicle control service (RVCS) and, at selected locations, an enroute flight information service (EFIS). 1, record 4, English, - remote%20flight%20service%20station
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Personnel et services (Transport aérien)
- Circulation et trafic aériens
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- station d'information de vol télécommandée
1, record 4, French, station%20d%27information%20de%20vol%20t%C3%A9l%C3%A9command%C3%A9e
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- RFSS 2, record 4, French, RFSS
feminine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Installation FSS [station d'information de vol] sans personnel, située à un aéroport doté d'une station d'observation météorologique locale et satisfaisant aux critères établis pour des services de niveau 2. 1, record 4, French, - station%20d%27information%20de%20vol%20t%C3%A9l%C3%A9command%C3%A9e
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cette installation fournit un service consultatif télécommandé d'aéroport (RAAS), un service télécommandé de contrôle des véhicules (RVCS) et, à certains emplacements choisis, un service d'information de vol en route (EFIS). 1, record 4, French, - station%20d%27information%20de%20vol%20t%C3%A9l%C3%A9command%C3%A9e
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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