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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Automated Surface Observing System Automated Surface Observing System The term 'Automated Surface Observing System' as it applies to the area of the weather can be defined as ' The ASOS program is a joint effort of the National Weather Service (NWS), the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and the Department of Defense (DOD). Completed in the mid-1990s, the ASOS systems serve as the nation's primary surface weather observing network. ASOS is designed to support weather forecast activities and aviation operations and, at the same time, support the needs of the meteorological, hydrological, and climatological research communities'. Previous 5 Terms: autochthonous autogenesis autology Automated Event Reporting Gage Automated Report Next 5 Terms: AUTOMATIC GAIN CONTROL Automatic generation control (AGC) Automatic set-back or clock thermostat automatic tide gage Automobile and truck classifications About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.