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SubmitPirep Web Service Example
PIREPs are used to add additional information to briefings when a pilot calls 1800wxbrief, they use the Pilot Leidos Flight Service Website, or you make submit a briefing web service callfor a briefing. Below is an example of a PIREP web service call:
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- skyCover
- visibility
- airTemperature
- windsAloft
- turbulence
- icing
PIREP Data Flow in Live Operations
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- The vendor submits a pilot report via the SubmitPIREP web service.
- Leidos Flight Service receives the request and encodes the PIREP as either hazardous (urgent - UUA) or non-hazardous (routine - UA).
- Leidos Flight Service submits a message to the FAA NAS (WMSCR) which sends it to NOAA IPSM.
- The PIREPs are displayed at the NOAA Aviation Weather Center (AWC): https://www.aviationweather.gov/airep.
- NOAA IPSM sends ALL PIREPs to us as weather which is then displayed on the Flight Service Map and included in weather briefings applicable to the PIREP location. If the PIREP submission is accepted, it will be typically be displayed on our map within a minute.
- Leidos Flight Service retains PIREPs for one hour.
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Sending PIREP Web Service Requests to Leidos Flight Service
Authentication
:Authorization
:PIREPs do not require Service Provider Authorization.
Go here to learn about Service Provider Authorization: https://lmfswebservices.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/WSS/pages/2653421569/Service+Provider+Authorization
Configure the NOAA National Weather Service Aviation Weather Center (AWC) to match the Leidos Flight Service PIREP display in Live Operations
Leidos Flight Service website (operations)
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Select Map, select Layers icon in upper right corner, check “Pilot Reports”
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Select “Configure”:
Age: 1 hr
Uncheck “Filter NEG reports”
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