TEWKSBURY, Mass., May 7, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- The Federal
Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN)
a $77M contract to build weather
processing technology and display infrastructure for use throughout
the National Airspace System (NAS). The NextGen Weather Processor
(NWP) program will generate accurate, timely, and improved weather
information for the benefit of all U.S. travelers.
"Weather is the most disruptive factor in the NAS. Increasing
the predictability window by eight hours will allow air traffic
specialists to better manage flights and make the most efficient
decisions to support the traveling public and business operations,"
said Michael Espinola, managing
director, Raytheon Air Traffic Systems. "Improving the quality and
accuracy of aviation weather data products will significantly
improve the efficiency and safety for all stakeholders within the
system."
Raytheon will enhance the back end weather predictability model
with advanced algorithms, including 4D modeling and enhanced
processing, while updating the display systems used to convey
weather information to all aviation stakeholders.
Raytheon has been providing weather solutions to the FAA, NOAA,
and the Department of Defense for more than 50 years. Raytheon's
Air Traffic Solutions operate in more than 60 countries, and
monitor more than 60 percent of the world's airspace.
About Raytheon
Raytheon Company, with 2014 sales of $23
billion and 61,000 employees worldwide, is a technology and
innovation leader specializing in defense, security and civil
markets throughout the world. With a history of innovation spanning
93 years, Raytheon provides state-of-the-art electronics, mission
systems integration and other capabilities in the areas of sensing;
effects; and command, control, communications and intelligence
systems, as well as cyber security and a broad range of mission
support services. Raytheon is headquartered in Waltham, Mass. For more about Raytheon, visit
us at www.raytheon.com and follow us on Twitter @raytheon.
Media Contact
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