The project, named Integrated Automatic Aviation Meteorological System (IAAMS), will automatically disseminate routine weather reports, as per World Meteorological Organization standards, to other air stations and Air Traffic Controller towers without human intervention.
“IAAMS is an ambitious project of the Indian Navy to modernise the meteorological infrastructure of the nine Naval Air Stations (NAS). INS Rajali at Arakkonam was identified for setting up this sophisticated system on a ‘Test Bed’ site, where the complete integrated system has been tested for its reliability, performance and functioning,” read a statement of the Indian Navy.
The sensors will enhance surveillance, search and rescue capabilities during thunderstorms, heavy rain and dust storms that affect travel routes of both friendly and rival forces.
