PURPOSE: INSTALL WEATHER REPORTING EQUIPMENT. ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED/EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THIS PROJECT INSTALLS A TYPE III P/T AUTOMATED WEATHER OBSERVING SYSTEM TO ENHANCE THE SAFETY AND EFFICIENCY OF AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS AT THE AIRPORT BY PROVIDING ACCURATE, CURRENT, AND SITE-SPECIFIC WEATHER INFORMATION. . INTENDED BENEFICIARY: THIS GRANT WILL PROVIDE FEDERAL FUNDING FOR AIRPORTS ASSOCIATED WITH INDEPENDENCE, IOWA.