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Facilitator GuideFacilitator Guide
The Impact of Weather on Air Traffic Management
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Training Objectives
• Describe the components of the NAS and the FAA infrastructure
• Describe the needs of the FAA for weather information
• Identify how various weather events affect the NAS and its different components
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Training Objectives (cont.)
• Identify local needs and requirements
• Produce a briefing that meets these needs, using “FAA-ese”
• Brief at the appropriate time via the most effective medium
• Create a station-specific Weather Impact Playbook (WIP)
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WIP Development Process
MIC reconciles worksheets into the
WIP
Students complete module, quiz,job sheets, and WIP
worksheet Student
#1 Student
#2 Student
#3
MIC completes module, quiz, job sheets, and customizes WIP
template
Completed Worksheets
WIP Template
WIP Worksheet
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
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The Module
• Introduction• The NAS and the FAA• Weather Impacts• Briefings• Other Module Components
– In-depth topics– Glossary– Quiz
• Job Sheets• Available on CD sent to CWSUs and from the COMET
MetEd Website (http://meted.ucar.edu/nas)
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Module Section 1: Introduction
• Welcome from NWS Director Johnson
• FAA/NWS Partnership and Missions
• Overview of the Module, Job Sheets, WIP, and In-Depth Topics
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Module Section 2: The NAS and the FAA
• NAS and FAA History
• NAS and FAA Infrastructure
• Familiarization Flight Example
• Background, Skills, Weather Knowledge, and Communication of Air Traffic Personnel
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Module Section 3: How Weather Impacts the NAS
• Weather as a User of the NAS
• Climatology of Weather Impacts
• Impacts on Terminal, Approach/Departure, and En-Route Operations
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Module Section 4: Situational Awareness and Briefings
• Know Your Customer’s Needs
• Opening Lines of Communication
• Preparing the Briefing
• Top Ten Delivery Tips
• Briefing Critique
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Other Module Components
• In-Depth Topics• Exercises
• Glossary • Quiz
– Requires Internet connection
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Job Sheets and WIP
• Job Sheets = Treasure Map
- Linked to in the module
- Direct the student to find information
- Map to the WIP
• WIP = Treasure Chest
- Contains Valuable Information
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Job Sheet ExampleJob Sheet 2Objective: Identify NOAA NWS Management at your Supporting WFOWIP Section:ARTCC Facility Structure
B1 – Traffic Management Unit
Data Sources: (Regional) Telephone Directory Air Traffic Positions <<why is this underlined & in red?>> Interview with TMU personnel
Discussion:People in the TMU are your primary face-to-face customer. You can have a much better
working relationship with them if you know what they do and what weather information they need To that end, identify each position within your Traffic Management Unit (TMU) and what weather impacts are of most concern. For example, your facility may have a “metering” position where winds at the airport, thunderstorms along the departure routes, and/or thunderstorms at a particular arrival gate are primary weather impacts. Does your facility have a military desk? Is there a special events position (e.g., NASCAR Races, the Indianapolis 500, the Masters or Ryder Cup, the Kentucky Derby, the Oshkosh AirVenture or other similar aviation shows)? What are their weather concerns? Do not be restricted by the format of the WIP worksheet. Add all information necessary to provide the utmost support to your customer.
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The WIP and Related Pieces• Weather Impact Playbook
– Tactical operations guide– Customizable– Augments the SDM– Training tool
• WIP Template– .doc file you download from
http://weather.gov/os/aviation/cwsu/resource.shtml
• WIP Worksheet– Customized version of the WIP template– Distributed to students before they start the module
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Example WIP Template Page (Before MIC Customization)
B. ARTCC Facility Structure
1. TMU Positions:i. ________________________________________________________________
Weather Impacts_____________________________________ii.________________________________________________________________
Weather Impacts_____________________________________iii.________________________________________________________________
Weather Impacts_____________________________________iv._______________________________________________________________
Weather Impacts_____________________________________v.________________________________________________________________
Weather Impacts_____________________________________
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WIP Template Customization
• Add or subtract to provide the correct amount of possible blanks for all possible answers
• Add sections if needed; write “N/A” in those that do not apply
• Modify graphics to fit your airport situation(s)
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WIP Development Process
MIC reconciles worksheets into the
WIP
Students complete module, quiz, job sheets, and WIP
worksheet
Student #1
Student#2
Student#3
MIC completes module, quiz, job sheets, and customizes WIP
template
Completed Worksheets
WIP Template
WIP Worksheet
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
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The WIP Worksheet
• Job Sheets give directions
• Can just be filled out with pen/pencil
• Each student should complete his or her own worksheet– Don’t exempt long-time employees– Facilitator should decide if some tasks will be
done by individuals or groups and results shared– Do conduct FAA interviews in groups
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Example WIP Worksheet page, after student has filled it in
B. ARTCC Facility Structure1. TMU Positions:
i. BDX MeterWeather Impacts:
TS within 20 NM of airportIFR/LIFR conditions at airportDirect cross wind > 25ktSFC-120 winds > 50kt shearWinds swinging E or W of due N or S
ii. ABC MeterWeather Impacts:
TS within 20 NM of airportIFR/LIFR conditions at airportDirect cross wind > 25ktSFC-120 winds > 50kt shearWinds swinging N or S of due E or W
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WIP Development Process
MIC reconciles worksheets into the
WIP
Students complete module, quiz, job sheets, and WIP
worksheet Student
#1 Student
#2 Student
#3
MIC completes module, quiz, job sheets, and customizes WIP
template
Completed Worksheets
WIP Template
WIP Worksheet
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
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So, what’s the WIP to you?
• “Graduate Course” specific to your CWSU
• Standard on operational information
• Best guide for helping you serve the FAA
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Distributing Your WIP
Copies of the final WIP will go to the:
• RAM
• CWSU Coordinator
Additional copies may go to the:
• WFO MIC or Aviation Program Manager
• Internet/Intranet
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Annual Training and WIP Updates
• Update annually– Can be redone in its entirety as a training exercise, or
just reviewed• Update for current information such as:
– FAA Management changes– NWS Management changes– Procedure changes– Addition or deletion of information
• New forecasters should go through the complete process
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For Questions on any part of the WIP and Job Sheet design or implementation (Facilitator only).
Contact:
Dr. Chip WestMIC Atlanta CWSUOffice 770-210-7871 [email protected] 770-309-1517
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CWSU Training Page
• http://weather.gov/os/aviation/cwsu/resource.shtml– WIP Template– Example completed WIP– Contact information– Link to module– Link to MetEd quiz registration page– Links to COMET modules related to aviation forecasting– Link to a copy of this guide
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