NASA NTRS · 19870042316
Operational wind shear detection and warning - The 'CLAWS' experience at Denver and future objectives
Abstract
An operational wind shear detection and warning experiment was conducted at Denver's Stapleton International Airport in summer 1984. Based on meteorological interpretation of scope displays from a Doppler weather radar, warnings were transmitted to the air traffic control tower via voice radio. Analyses of results indicated real skill in daily microburst forecasts and very short-term (less than 5-min) warnings. Wind shift advisories with 15-30 min forecasts, permitted more efficient runway reconfigurations. Potential fuel savings were estimated at $875,000/yr at Stapleton. The philosophy of future development toward an automated, operational system is discussed.
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Mccarthy, John, Wilson, James W., Hjelmfelt, Mark R.. 1986-01-01. Operational wind shear detection and warning - The 'CLAWS' experience at Denver and future objectives. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19870042316
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