AWOS
With data from multiple sensors - measuring temperature, winds, humidity, visibility and air pressure - this critical information must be collated, evaluated, and constantly updated. AWOS collects, processes and stores weather data, converting it to observations in line with international regulations.
“This is your captain speaking. Weather at our destination is reported to be fair, visibility over ten kilometres, light wind from the north-east, light precipitation and 12 degrees Celsius.”
Thousands of aircrafts take off and land every day, in a well-orchestrated system where safety is the top priority. A key factor is that pilots and air traffic controllers receive precise information about weather conditions, whether it is clear and sunny or if a blizzard is approaching.
Airports are home to many sensors that measure temperature, winds, humidity, visibility and, not least, the air pressure that controls the altimeter in the aircraft. All this information must be collated, evaluated, and constantly updated – otherwise it is useless.
This is where Combitech comes in.
Without air pressure data from AWOS, pilots don’t know how far they are from the ground, which makes landing unsafe, to say the least.
With AWOS, airports have an affordable, flexible system that enables them to share data with stakeholders even outside the airport. With weather data collection and presentation now more or less fully automated makes the work considerably easier for meterologists and traffic controllers in the tower.
AWOS, Automatic Weather Observation System, is a fully automated system for weather observations at airfields, that provides information to pilots and air traffic control. Demands on the systems are high, requiring it to be available round the clock, every day of the year. In our extensive history of working with AWOS, we have provided software that meets these comprehensive needs set by airfields worldwide.
The software collects, processes and stores weather data, which is converted into weather observations that comply with international regulations. The software is operational at Swedavia’s eight major airports, and at over 80 regional airports in Sweden, Norway and Germany.
Thirty-five years ago, I worked as a weather observer at military airfields in Sweden. At that time, measurements were done manually. It’s fascinating to see how things have evolved to the point where everything is now fully automated and safer.
Digitalization and cybersecurity is in our DNA. We know that smart digitalisation requires courage, but also reflection. Our cross-functional teams utilise the breadth of experience within secure digital transformation, taking in know-how and best practices from a wide range of sectors and industries in addition to aviation, including defense, telecom, logistics, mining, and recycling.
AWOS is all about collaboration, creating a platform that is secure and scalable, and earns the trust of all involved.
This way, we help to shape a smarter and more resilient society.
