A-10-106
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
TO THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: Archive all low-level windshear alert system (LLWAS) data obtained from Denver International Airport and other airports that experience similar wind conditions and make these data available for additional research and the potential future development of an improved LLWAS algorithm for crosswind and gusty wind alerts on air traffic control tower ribbon display terminals.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The Federal Aviation Administration is asked to archive all low-level windshear alert system (LLWAS) data from Denver International Airport and other airports with similar wind conditions, and to make these data available for research and the potential future development of an improved algorithm for crosswind and gusty wind alerts on air traffic control tower ribbon display terminals.
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Details
| Status | Closed - Acceptable Action |
|---|---|
| Mode | Aviation |
| Closed | Dec 9, 2011 |
| NTSB number | DCA09MA021 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).