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Dual Polarization data Availability

Dual Polarization data Availability. Eric Howieson AWIPS/Radar Program Manager NWS Southern Region Headquarters. Data Availability. Central collection for external users/customers Web radar products. Central Collection – Level II. Central Collection – Level II.

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Dual Polarization data Availability

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  1. NWS Amarillo Dual Polarization Radar Media Workshop – October 25, 2011 Dual Polarization data Availability Eric Howieson AWIPS/Radar Program Manager NWS Southern Region Headquarters

  2. Data Availability Central collection for external users/customers Web radar products NWS Amarillo Radar Media Workshop – October 25, 2011

  3. Central Collection – Level II NWS Amarillo Radar Media Workshop – October 25, 2011

  4. Central Collection – Level II • So what did that chart really mean for me? • For all CONUS NWS Radars, the following will be disseminated: • Base Reflectivity (Z) • Base Velocity (V) • Spectrum Width (SW) • Differential Reflectivity (ZDR) • Correlation Coefficient (CC) • Specific Differential Phase (Kdp) NWS Amarillo Radar Media Workshop – October 25, 2011

  5. Central Collection – Level III • NWS Telecommunications providing dissemination services: • NOAAPORT – Satellite based • RPCCDS – FTP/LDM based • A total of 40 dual polarization products will be made available. NWS Amarillo Radar Media Workshop – October 25, 2011

  6. Central Collection – Level III • Partial listing of dual polarization products that will be made available: • Six lowest angles • Differential Reflectivity (ZDR) • Correlation Coefficient (CC) • Specific Differential Phase (Kdp) • Hydrometeor Classification (HC) • Melting Layer • Instantaneous Precipitation Rate • One hour and Storm Total Accumulation NWS Amarillo Radar Media Workshop – October 25, 2011

  7. Central Collection – Level III • For non NWS direct users, please contact your vendor for a complete list of their product availability. NWS Amarillo Radar Media Workshop – October 25, 2011

  8. Web Availability • Current Web Radar “Ridge I” Status • Been in place for many years • Lacking more current display features (zooming, layers, etc) • No longer being updated NWS Amarillo Radar Media Workshop – October 25, 2011

  9. Web Availability • Future Web Radar “Ridge II” Status • Under development for two years • Utilizes Google Earth technology • Full implementation being planned • Supports 0.5 Digital Hydrometeor Classification, 0.5 Differential Reflectivity, and Storm Total Accumulation NWS Amarillo Radar Media Workshop – October 25, 2011

  10. When? Data distribution enable date Surrounding site upgrade status NWS Amarillo Radar Media Workshop – October 25, 2011

  11. Data Distribution Enable Date • KAMA upgrade completion approximately: • November 13, 2011 • Dual polarization data distribution usually enabled with 1-3 days of upgrade completion. • Ensure system stability • Data quality verification • Final system checkout NWS Amarillo Radar Media Workshop – October 25, 2011

  12. Surrounding Site Upgrade Status • Dodge City (KDDC) • January 2-15, 2012 • Cannon AFB (KFDX) • April 16-29, 2012 • Frederick AFB (KFDR) • October 15-28, 2012 • Lubbock (KLBB) • April 8-21, 2013 NWS Amarillo Radar Media Workshop – October 25, 2011

  13. Questions? For more information relating to dual polarization data formats and dissemination. www.ROC.NOAA.gov NWS Amarillo Radar Media Workshop – October 25, 2011

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