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Automated Surface Observing System (ASOS)
NAVAL MESSAGE TRAFFIC

Aerographers Mate, Module 04-Environmental Communications and Administration
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Figure 1-11.—ASOS Data Manager main display window from MIDDS. minimums, such as ceiling and visibility are reached. When  the  Message  Format  Transmitter  (MFT)  software is  installed,  it  will  provide  templates  for  surface observations and TAFs, perform quality control checks for   observations,   and   automatically   transfer observation  data  to  the  AWN  and  to  FNMOD, Asheville, for archive. Internet and Bulletin Board Access MIDDS  provides  direct  dial-in  and  Internet connectivity  into  the  Navy  Oceanographic  Data Distribution System (NODDS), the Optimum Path Aircraft  Routing  System  (OPARS),  and  the  Joint METOC  Viewer  (JMV).  All  of  these  programs originate at FNMOC and are discussed in detail in chapter  2  of  this  module. GFMPL  GROUP  APPLICATION SOFTWARE The  Geophysics  Fleet  Mission  Program  Library (GFMPL)   is   a   software   library   that   provides meteorological,   electromagnetic,   oceanographic, hazard  avoidance,  and  acoustic  support  for  fleet operations.   MIDDS   includes   the   "Unclassified" portion of GFMPL integrated into a Windows NT format.   Certain   electromagnetic   assessment parameters are omitted from the standard GFMPL modules available in the classified version. Some of the GFMPL programs that are available include tidal prediction, tropical cyclone track, and surf prediction. An on-line user’s guide is available with the MIDDS. The GFMPL program is discussed in detail in chapter 2 of this module. REVIEW  QUESTIONS Q18. What are the primary functions of MIDDS? Q19.  What  is  the  purpose  of  the  MIDDS  Fusion Generator module? Q20. What products are acquired by using the MIDDS Dial RX receiver? 1-19





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