The hub at Sembach uses forecast models and tools from around the world to build accurate forecasts. These forecasts are then available to the pilots flying out of Cervia. Accurate weather projection requires two-way communications, a team effort from both ends. Deployed weather observers spend most of their days and nights outside, gathering information on the conditions and reporting it back to Sembach. Sembach relies on the observations to provide accurate forecasts.
Observers say they especially watch cloud types, heights, visibility, and wind speed and direction.
Senior Airman Tim Deehan is one observer deployed here from RAF Lakenheath, who serves as the eyes and ears for the OWS hub. It's a very good team concept.