Meteorological data processing system (METPS)
The Meteorological Data Processing System (METPS) is a computer system for acquisition, processing, and distribution of weather information to support the operation of the Hong Kong International Airport.
Weather data received by METPS
A variety of weather information is ingested routinely into the METPS. These include:
- synoptic weather reports received from the Gobal Telecommunication System,
- satellite imagery,
- radar imagery,
- data from local raingauges and automatic weather stations,
- forecast significant weather charts and wind/temperature charts from World Area Forecast System, and
- numerical prediction model products.
Information exchange with other parties
Retrieval of weather information by airline companies
The Aviation Meteorological Information Dissemination System is a sub-system of the METPS through which airline operators and air crew members can retrieve flight documents and other weather information. |
