AWOS meaning in oil and gas

AWOS automatically measures meteorological parameters, reduces and analyzes the data via a powerful computer, and broadcasts aviation weather reports which can be received by aircraft operating up to 10,000 feet above ground level and 25 nautical miles from the AWOS. Pilots can use the aviation weather information provided by the AWOS to partially fulfil the requirements of various FARs. For example, at airports with instrument approaches, an AWOS weather report eliminates the remote altimeter penalty and, thereby, allows use of the published minimum decent altitude.