Capabilities
AST provides services to research and test sites to support the atmospheric science and research community through scientific analysis, engineering, and forecasting.
- Program management of operational grade weather services for surface observations, upper air measurements, forecasting support, aerodrome support, aircrew weather briefings, and local weather support
- Operation and upkeep of meteorological equipment: radars, satellite data handling systems, radiometers, computer systems, and routine meteorological equipment
- Forecasting, Predictive Analysis, ICAO observations, forecast creation and dissemination
- High-performance teams of degreed and experienced professionals and technicians
- Data collection, analysis and application from active and passive remote sensors including satellite, radar, lidar, and wind profilers
- Numerical weather modeling and calibration of ensemble forecasting
- Human Factors testing associated with meteorological applications
- Quality Control of observational reporting
- Documented processes and procedures
- On-time delivery of weather products
- Research and Test Support
- Comprehensive staff support including transition management, recruiting, health and welfare, recurring training, logistics, and reach back support
- Instrument selection
- Review of atmospheric programs
- Instrument installation, modification and operations support; meteorological data collection, archival, scientific analysis, specialized forecasting, and customized engineering support