The Aircraft Wakes and Weather Division analyzes and measures aircraft wake turbulence and atmospheric phenomena. Based on these, it devises procedures which improve the National Airspace System (NAS).

Our division also:

• Seeks to mitigate the deleterious effects of aircraft wakes on the capacity of the nation's airports and airways while simultaneously increasing operational safety
• Designs and performs measurements of wake behavior and atmospheric conditions at major airports, and evaluates the data in terms of established and potential new concepts of operations
• Supports development and certification of airport and aircraft visibility sensors thru measurements, testing and engineering analyses
• Analyzes air traffic control systems and procedures, including human-machine interfaces, with emphasis on operational effectiveness
• Conceptualizes, develops and tests new wake, weather and visibility sensors
• Operates the Otis Weather Test Facility to further develop and improve wake and weather sensors