Operational Volcanic Ash Plume Prediction Model PUFF at the Japan Airlines

A real-time volcanic ash plume tracking model called PUFF was developed to aid real-time aviation safety in the northeastern Pacific rim. The research product of the PUFF forecasting system, which includes the animation graphics and model simulation, was utilized by Japan Airlines to help aircraft avoid encounters with volcanic ash clouds and possible subsequent engine damage. This report describes the latest improvements to the PUFF model that Japan Airlines operates.

• Corporate Authors:

  Federal Coordinator, Meteorological Services & Support Research

  8455 Colesville Road, Suite 1500
  Silver Spring, MD  United States  20901
• Authors:
  • Tanaka, H L
  • Onodera, Saburo
• Conference:
  • 2nd International Conference on Volcanic Ash and Aviation Safety
  • Location: Alexandria, Virginia
  • Date: 2004-6-21 to 2004-6-24
• Publication Date: 2004-11

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Figures; References;
• Pagination: 4p
• Monograph Title: Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Volcanic Ash and Aviation Safety, June 21-24, 2004, Alexandria, Virginia

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Aircraft; Aviation safety; Clouds; Forecasting; Graphics; Jet engines; Plumes; Real time information; Research; Simulation; Volcanic ash
• Identifier Terms: Japan Airlines; Puff
• Uncontrolled Terms: Aircraft encounters; Modeling
• Subject Areas: Aviation; Research; Safety and Human Factors; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01000856
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jun 14 2005 12:52PM