SOP Number & Name

2150, 2180, 2190  ASOS Procedures

Description

·        Procedures for directly calling the ASOS machines at various air fields (e.g., Whiting, New Orleans, Meridian) to see what's going on. 

·        You get an automated audio tape on local conditions; names and numbers of people to call in an emergency. 

·        Procedure takes about 5 minutes.

Who does this procedure?

FDO/SRF

How often?

When needed, depending on the weather.

Frequency of reference to the SOP

Once you know it, the SOP becomes routine.