Aircraft #1

• Aircraft enters some form of turbulence (convective, clear air, mountainous).
• If turbulence loads are above a designated threshold, then the TAPS code generates and broadcasts a turbulence report (over some data link - ACARS, ADS-B, SATCOM, etc).

Ground Station

• TAPS Report is recieved at the ground station and processed into a database.
• The TAPS reports can be graphically displayed for dispatchers, controllers, and airline maintenance personnel. Various display functions allow the users to tailor and filter the display of the information.
• Turbulence information can be uplinked to other aircraft, if desired.

Aircraft #2

• Aircraft receives Aircraft #1's turbulence report (either from ground station or from other aircraft directly).
• TAPS algorithms scale the report information to Aircraft #2's type and configuration.
• If turbulence loads are above a designated threshold, then the hazard is displayed to the flight crew.