GST / 3SI first evaluation
Evaluation of METLAB Application
Final review results - completed 9 June 2004
An evaluation of the METLAB application against the ICAO SADIS Operations Group criteria gives the application a compliancy rating.
| Software functionality | Available Y/N | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Display of OPMET data | Y | |
| 2. GRIB decoder and display package | Y | |
| 3. BUFR decoder and display package | Y | A small amount of over-plotting of one element on another occurs. This is not considered to be of significant detriment to the end product. |
| 4. Display and ability to prompt users of the arrival of chart amendments | Y | |
| 5. Display and ability to prompt users of the arrival of SADIS administrative messages | Y | |
| 6. Display of tropical cyclone advisory statements | Y | |
| 7. Display of volcanic ash advisory statements | Y | |
| 8. Display of volcanic ash trajectory/dispersion charts | Y | |
| 9. Display bulletin contents from the WMO header | Y | |
| 10. Display of Special AIREPS | Y | |
| 11. Ability to receive SADIS products via FTP | Y | This function has not been demonstrated to the Met Office, but it is understood from the vendor that it is available. |
Last Updated: 24 May 2012
