D-AW21
Automated Weather Observing System (AWOS)

Description

D-AW21 AWOS is an advanced Automated Weather Observing System developed by Dicom to provide accurate, reliable, and ICAO/WMO-compliant meteorological data for aviation operations. Designed for airports of all categories, the system supports heliports, regional airfields, and international CAT I, II, and III airports.

Through runway-installed meteorological sensors, the platform continuously measures wind speed and direction, temperature, humidity, atmospheric pressure, visibility, and weather phenomena. It automatically generates METAR and SPECI reports to support safe aircraft takeoff and landing operations.

Built on a modular and scalable architecture, the solution ensures long-term operational stability and seamless integration with airport communication and meteorological systems. Furthermore, centralized monitoring enables operators to track sensor performance, system health, and data accuracy in real time.

In addition, the system supports automated alerts for critical weather conditions such as crosswinds, low visibility, heavy rainfall, and thunderstorms. As a result, airport authorities benefit from improved situational awareness, enhanced safety compliance, and efficient decision-making.

D-AW21 AWOS Key Features

Accurate Data Collection: Automatic measurement of wind, temperature, humidity, pressure, visibility, and weather phenomena.
ICAO & WMO Compliance: Full alignment with international aviation and meteorological standards.
Automated Weather Reports: Generates and distributes METAR/SPECI and local reports via AFTN/AMHS.
System Monitoring: Real-time tracking of servers, workstations, and sensor status with instant fault alerts.
Flexible Operation Modes: Supports both automatic and semi-automatic operations.
User-Friendly Interfaces: Role-based dashboards for ATC, pilots, and meteorological personnel.
Real-Time Alerts: Automatic notifications for critical weather events including low visibility and severe storms.
Historical Data Archive: Access to 2-minute and 10-minute averages with long-term storage for analysis.
Reliable Performance: Robust operation in harsh environmental conditions with scalable deployment options.

Applications

Airports & Heliports: Continuous aviation weather reporting compliant with ICAO and WMO standards.
Air Traffic Control (ATC): Enhanced situational awareness for runway operations.
Airlines & Pilots: Real-time weather information for route planning and operational safety.
Meteorological Services: Advanced data collection and reporting for aviation authorities.