RETURN OF MET EQUIPMENT PROCEDURE FOR RETURN OF

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RETURN OF MET EQUIPMENT

RETURN OF MET EQUIPMENT

PROCEDURE FOR RETURN OF MET EQUIPMENT Met equipment are not to be returned to

PROCEDURE FOR RETURN OF MET EQUIPMENT Met equipment are not to be returned to Central Met Stores without prior sanction from DD Met (E), Air HQ and controlling Command.

PROCEDURE FOR RETURN OF MET EQUIPMENT TO CENTRAL MET STORES. • Routine ac movements

PROCEDURE FOR RETURN OF MET EQUIPMENT TO CENTRAL MET STORES. • Routine ac movements like couriers should be gainfully exploited for the movement of met stores through appropriate MCUs. • Small packets weighing less than 1 kg may be sent through routine mail couriers.

 • Prior permission is to be obtained from DD Met (E) before an

• Prior permission is to be obtained from DD Met (E) before an escort is routed to Central Met Stores. • Full details of unserviceability is to be given. • Delicate equipments such as Barometers and theodolites are to be escorted at all times.

 • Mercury barometers are to be escorted by warrant ranks and transported by

• Mercury barometers are to be escorted by warrant ranks and transported by light passenger vehicle. • Mercury barometer in no case is to be airlifted.

 • When any major component of a self recording instrument except self recording

• When any major component of a self recording instrument except self recording raingauge becomes unserviceable, the complete instrument is to be returned to Central Met stores. • In the case of clocks of SR Raingauge, the clock and drum with all parts including knurl knob, winding key, holding clasp and chart clip are also to be sent and accounted for.

 • Immediately on despatch, Central Met Stores is to be informed by signal.

• Immediately on despatch, Central Met Stores is to be informed by signal. • The S Met O should brief the escort about the details of faults of the equipment and action taken by the unit.

MET EQUIPMENT RECEIVED IN BROKEN OR DAMAGED CONDITION • Incase any met equipment is

MET EQUIPMENT RECEIVED IN BROKEN OR DAMAGED CONDITION • Incase any met equipment is received in broken or damaged condition from the Central Met Stores the item must be first brought on charge by the receiving unit in the category despatched by Central Met Stores. • A report on damage, breakage in transit or discrepancies if any is to be made to DD Met (E) on receipt.

 • Such damaged/broken items are not to be returned to Central Met Stores

• Such damaged/broken items are not to be returned to Central Met Stores unless specific instructions are received from DD Met (E).

VITAL MET EQUIPMENT (VIME). • AWS, LDS, MWR, DDRWE, DSSRG mobile met kits, LRF,

VITAL MET EQUIPMENT (VIME). • AWS, LDS, MWR, DDRWE, DSSRG mobile met kits, LRF, Airborne observation kit and DAB are considered as Vital Met Equipment (VIME). • They are governed by AMC with supplier agencies for repair/replacement. • Despatch for repair/replacement to central met stores is to be processed only after obtaining authority from DD Met (E).

PACKING AND MOVEMENT • To be packed in original containers. • Marking must show

PACKING AND MOVEMENT • To be packed in original containers. • Marking must show correct `up’ position with an arrow. • Labelled “FRAGILE HANDLE WITH CARE” in red. • Only screws are to be used for packing Met instruments (not nails).

 • PC based systems or peripherals and sensors like LRF & DAB are

• PC based systems or peripherals and sensors like LRF & DAB are to be packed in original thermocol packages. • Thermometers, Self recording instruments and other delicate instruments are to be packed by “double packing system”. • Parts of instruments which are liable to get detached/loose during transit e. g. pendulums of wall clocks, clocks and drums of self recording instruments etc. should be packed separately to prevent damage to the instrument.