The Weather Web� Remote Observation System software framework provides rapid emergency response teams with real time meteorological parameters from multiple, spatially-separated locations. It can be rapidly deployed and provides a robust and fully automated system for continuous unattended observations across a metropolitan area.","The core component of a Weather Web is METDAS software that provides real-time display and data feed to HPAC Transport and Dispersion plume models. METDAS provides decision makers with life-saving information about the direction of chem-bio plumes or fire line progress, driven in real time by wind data. Based on TCP\/IP networking, it is compatible with industry standards and is readily integrated with existing and emerging command and control systems, such as web emergency operations centers.","Weather web data supplants the range of human observations by automating tasks that are not well suited to humans. Wind data is displayed in real-time, permitting personnel to perform more value-added tasks, and eliminates subjectivity from human observers. In high stress situations (e.g. NBC attacks), personnel can evacuate affected areas to safer ground.","Multiple sensor types can be added to clusters of TMS-7200 Total Meteorological Sensors such as Total Sky Imagers for cloud movement at the boundary layer and Automated Radiosonde Launchers for upper air wind data.