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    Meteorological Data Processing System

    Meteorological data processing system (METPS)

    The Meteorological Data Processing System (METPS) is a computer system for acquisition, processing, and distribution of weather information to support the operation of the Hong Kong International Airport.

    Weather data received by METPS

    A variety of weather information is ingested routinely into the METPS. These include: 
    • synoptic weather reports received from the Gobal Telecommunication System, 
    • satellite imagery,
    • radar imagery, 
    • data from local raingauges and automatic weather stations, 
    • forecast significant weather charts and wind/temperature charts from World Area Forecast System, and
    • numerical prediction model products.

    Information exchange with other parties

    Retrieval of weather information by airline companies

    The Aviation Meteorological Information Dissemination System is a sub-system of the METPS through which airline operators and air crew members can retrieve flight documents and other weather information.

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