A-96-070
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE NOAA: DEVELOP METHODS TO PRODUCE WEATHER FORECASTS THAT BOTH DEFINE SPECIFIC LOCATIONS OF ATMOSPHERIC ICING CONDITION (INCLUDING FREEZING DRIZZLE & FREEZING RAIN), & THAT PRODUCE SHORT RANGE FORECASTS ("NOWCASTS") THAT IDENTIFY ICING CONDITIONS FOR A SPECIFIC GEOGRAPHIC AREA WITH A VALID TIME OF 2 HOURS OR LESS. ENSURE THE TIMELY DISSEMINATION OF ALL SIGNIFICANT FINDINGS TO THE AVIATION COMMUNITY IN AN APROPRIATE MANNER.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The NTSB asks the NOAA to create forecasting methods that pinpoint atmospheric icing conditions, including freezing drizzle and freezing rain, and to issue short-range nowcasts for specific geographic areas valid for up to two hours. The NOAA must also promptly share significant findings with the aviation community.
This plain-language summary is written by FlightFinder to explain the recommendation above. It is not the official wording — the verbatim NTSB text is quoted above.
Details
| Status | Closed - Acceptable Action |
|---|---|
| Mode | Aviation |
| Closed | Mar 20, 1997 |
| NTSB number | DCA95MA001 |
| Addressees | United States Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).