32 AFMAN15-129 21 JUNE 20041.12.4. METSAT. Strategic weather centers, OWSs, <strong>and</strong> CWTs using METSAT imagery within theiranalysis, forecast, <strong>and</strong> mission execution forecasting processes will:1.12.4.1. Ensure unit personnel are qualified to interpret METSAT imagery IAW the appropriateQTPs <strong>and</strong> other references listed in the 1W0X1A CFETP or 15WX CTS. In addition to QTPs,fully exploit all other METSAT training resources available from AFWA, Cooperative Programfor <strong>Operation</strong>al Meteorology, Education, <strong>and</strong> Training (COMET), <strong>and</strong> other agencies in qualification<strong>and</strong> continuation training programs.1.12.4.2. Develop procedures for the proper operation <strong>and</strong> maintenance of any dedicated MET-SAT data acquisition <strong>and</strong> display equipment.1.12.4.3. Develop procedures to print or electronically archive METSAT for an aircraft mishap.1.12.4.4. Units will imbed METSAT imagery into qualification, continuation, <strong>and</strong> upgrade training.Units may maintain a dedicated METSAT Imager Reference File (MIRF) if not technicallyfeasible to fully integrate imagery interpretation into local programs. Imagery imbedded in trainingprograms will clearly indicate the type of image <strong>and</strong> contain a brief description/explanation ofthe use of the imagery for the weather situation in the training program. If used, the MIRF will catalogst<strong>and</strong>ard satellite, regime based, <strong>and</strong> unique images in the AOR. Units using a dedicatedMIRF will continually update the imagery <strong>and</strong> review the MIRF annually.1.13. <strong>Weather</strong> Communication And Product Development Systems. <strong>Weather</strong> product developmentsystems receive, display, manipulate, <strong>and</strong> disseminate meteorological information. They use various communicationsmodes to include common user communications (Internet, NIPRNET, SIPRNET, <strong>and</strong> JointWorldwide Intelligence Communications Systems), satellite, dedicated line, <strong>and</strong> high frequency radio.For NIPRNET <strong>and</strong> SIPRNET, weather units will use existing common user base connectivity.1.13.1. System Management. AF weather units will:1.13.1.1. Establish system SOPs <strong>and</strong> system tables/settings.1.13.1.2. Appoint a primary <strong>and</strong> alternate System Manager to oversee the following items:1.13.1.2.1. Day-to-day system operations. This includes maintaining system tables/settings tosatisfy the changing needs of the unit <strong>and</strong> its customers, <strong>and</strong> managing system product requirements,local forms, <strong>and</strong> product routing.1.13.1.2.2. System integration.1.13.1.2.3. Configuration management.1.13.1.2.4. Logistics issues.1.13.1.2.5. Outages.1.13.1.2.6. Certification/accreditation.1.13.1.2.7. User-performed preventive maintenance.1.13.1.2.8. Ensure unit personnel remain proficient in system operations including backupsystems.1.13.1.3. Ensure primary <strong>and</strong> alternate system managers attend MAJCOM-directed formal trainingon theater-unique equipment.
AFMAN15-129 21 JUNE 2004 331.13.1.4. Ensure System Managers perform duties IAW AFI 33-101, Communications <strong>and</strong> InformationManagement Guidance <strong>and</strong> Responsibilities; AFI 33-112, Computer Systems Management;AFI 33-202, Network <strong>and</strong> Computer Security; <strong>and</strong> local communication directives.1.13.2. N-TFS Requirements. In addition to meeting the above requirements, those systems managersin units using N-TFS will, as a minimum, be able to perform the functions listed in Table 1.7.Table 1.7. New-Tactical Forecast System (N-TFS) Functions Performed by System Manager.1. Install map backgrounds.2. Configure local destinations.3. Change/add/delete items in alert <strong>and</strong> default routing tables.4. Change product purge criteria.5. Change/add/delete entries in external product retention tables.6. Change display levels of data on Projection Indicator (PI) Sets, <strong>and</strong> change/add/delete astation to a PI Set.7. Perform an aircraft accident investigation data save, as applicable.8. Prepare a Checkpoint CD. Checkpoint CDs are used to save important system configurationtables. They are used to restart N-TFS after a hard drive crash/failure. Checkpoint CDs must beupdated when making changes to the system <strong>and</strong> periodically as determined by unit leadership.9. Access <strong>and</strong> print information from the event log. The N-TFS event log contains importantmessages about equipment performance <strong>and</strong> may be used to improve system performance. Thesystem manager will maintain references in the event log for accessing, printing, <strong>and</strong>interpreting breakdown of codes <strong>and</strong> how they relate to the status of the system.1.13.2.1. Units using N-TFS will have the information listed in Table 1.8. available to unit personnel.Document/store this information in st<strong>and</strong>ing operating procedures, checklists, or continuitybinders.
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