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The Mid-Atlantic Profiler Working Group convened at Atlantic Sands Hotel, Rehoboth Beach, DE, on October 24, 2001. Co-chaired by Bruce Doddridge (UMd) and Bill Ryan (PSU), the meeting focused on enhancing collaboration among member states, discussing operational challenges, data management, and future training initiatives. Key topics included the development of consistent SOPs, data display improvements, and the potential support for projects such as EMPACT. The meeting aimed to foster effective networking and establish a framework for addressing mutual concerns among member states.
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Mid-Atlantic Profiler Working Group Atlantic Sands Hotel, Rehoboth Beach, Delaware October 24, 2001 Co-Chairs: Bruce Doddridge, UMd Bill Ryan, PSU
Mid-Atlantic Profiler Network Currently: Rutgers, NJ Philadelphia, PA Fort Meade, MD Richmond, VA Raleigh, NC Charlotte, NC
FIELD OPERATIONS Prepare a Master List Joint training sessions “Member” States and Radian Consistent SOPs Available resources, CA? TX? NETWORKING ISSUES “Nuts & Bolts” Data Management Forecasting Contractor vs. NOAA/FSL and/or NOAA/ARL Which suits? Both? Raw (spectral) vs. Final? DATA DISPLAY Lapgraph upgrade Determine PBL height Develop in-house or consortium (MARAMA/NESCAUM) software EMPACT Project support? FUNDING MARAMA/NESCAUM? Supersite program Needs upper air support “Spare” end-of-FY funds? EMPACT Project (EPA, Erdman) MARAMA support for joint training with Radian? 09/01/2000 Meeting Summary
Working Group Agenda • Introductions / Meeting Goals • Reports From Member States: status and operational matters problems • Topics For Discussion: consistent operating parameters data format, archiving and availability research/operational issues of mutual interest • EPA Region III Projects • Summary and Recommendations