User`s guide

User's Guide ______________________________________________________________________
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METAR/SPECI Template
The METAR/SPECI template (referred to as US METAR template)
generates a METAR observation report at the intervals specified in the
system configuration. Sensor data is automatically updated onto the
template. The observation follows the format specified by WMO. The
observations can be edited or augmented by the operator and are not
distributed until approved by the operator. Special observations are
generated when weather parameters reach the threshold specified in
the system configuration and as required by ICAO Annex III. There is
also support for corrected and retarded messages.
The template window appears on your screen (see Figure 37 below)
when it is time to send a METAR/SPECI report. This window is also
displayed when you open the application yourself. The template is
similar for both METAR and SPECI reports; the only difference is the
Type field.
Figure 37 US METAR Template
METAR/SPECI service starts automatically at system startup. When
you do not need to use the application, you can minimize the window.
NOTE
The thresholds listed in Table 20 on page 69 are country specific and
must be confirmed.