Web System Format and Style
The AOAWS Web System will be styled after a Web system that was developed by NCAR and NOAA for the NWS Aviation Weather Center (AWC) in Kansas City, Missouri. The complete AWC Web System can be viewed here:
The web system developed for AWC was first implemented in 1996. Since that time it has evolved from a gridded data server to an excellent resource for accessing world wide aviation weather information. The AWC system was designed for non-meteorologists (pilots, airline dispatchers, etc.) and its interface is simple and intuitive.
The AOAWS Web system will follow the general style of the AWC system for the following reasons:
- The AWC system has been developed with extensive user input
- The AWC system is very successful
- The aviation community will have continuity between the AWC system and the AOAWS system lessening the time necessary to become comfortable with its use
- NCAR has experience in developing the AWC system and can incorporate many of the features and functions of the AWC system into the AOAWS Web system
After the completion of the AOAWS Web system, a Chinese language interface will be created in the appropriate places. The Help function will also be converted to Chinese to make it easier for Chinese speaking users to interpret the products.
