Guwahati, Dec 22: In a significant stride towards enhancing safety and precision in aviation, a comprehensive three-day training program on the installation, calibration, and maintenance of the Heliport Aviation Weather Observing System (HAWOS) was successfully conducted at the Regional Meteorological Centre, LGBI Airport, Guwahati. This observation system installed at helipad convert text weather data to voice and communicate to airborne pilot up to 50 to 100 km range for taking decision to land at a particular heliport or Airport.
Director, Tana Tage of the Centre for Earth Sciences & Himalayan Studies, emphasized the value of collaboration and data sharing as outlined in the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
Scientist - F, Dr. Sanjay Neil Shaw from the Regional Meteorological Centre, IMD, Guwahati, extended thanks to CES&HS, Itanagar, Government of Arunachal Pradesh for their active participation, highlighting the potential impact on safety and development. Dr. Shaw emphasized that the collaboration would significantly contribute to avoiding incidents and accidents during helicopter operations in Arunachal Pradesh, addressing the historical challenges of inadequate meteorological information during crucial landings and take-offs. 

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