SADIS software evaluation results

Institute of Radar Meteorology (IRAM) - Evaluation of MeteoExpert/MeteoConsultant Applications

Final review results - completed 22 September 2004

An evaluation of the MeteoExpert/MeteoConsultant Applications against the ICAO SADIS Operations Group criteria gives the application a compliancy rating.

FINAL REVIEW RESULTS

Software functionality	Available Y/N	Comments
1. Display of OPMET data	Y	Arrival of SPECIs and SIGMETs is flagged via audio and visual prompts. OPMET displayed via MeteoConsultant application.data
2. GRIB decoder and display package	Y	Plotting of Washington RH data reviewed, Washington wind and temperature data not reviewed.
3. BUFR decoder and display package	Y	Washington BUFR data not reviewed. A limit is imposed on the degree of 'zooming' in on a chart.
4. Display and ability to prompt users of the arrival of chart amendments	Y	Via MeteoExpert. Prompt via a RED button.
5. Display and ability to prompt users of the arrival of SADIS administrative messages	Y	Via MeteoExpert. Prompt via a RED button.
6. Display of tropical cyclone advisory statements	Y	Via MeteoExpert. Prompt via a RED button.
7. Display of volcanic ash advisory statements	Y	Via MeteoExpert. Prompt via a RED button.
8. Display of volcanic ash trajectory/dispersion charts	Y	Facility available but not reviewed because no charts were available.
9. Display bulletin contents from the WMO header	Y	This minor function is only available via message archive. Messages are archived for the application under TTAAii group.
10. Display of Special AIREPS	Y	Via MeteoExpert. Prompt via a RED button.
11. Ability to receive SADIS products via FTP	Y	At the time of the review this facility was only available via a manual process. However it has been advised that pending a customer requirement a seamless interface between the FTP service and the application could be implemented.

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