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

exchanging information with Civil Aviation Department
exchanging information with Airport Authority

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.