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Explore the central collection and dissemination of dual polarization radar data, including 40 available products like ZDR and Kdp. Discover upcoming upgrades like Ridge II with advanced features and the status of site upgrades across various locations.
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NWS Amarillo Dual Polarization Radar Media Workshop – October 25, 2011 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 NWS Amarillo Radar Media Workshop – October 25, 2011
Central Collection – Level II NWS Amarillo Radar Media Workshop – October 25, 2011
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
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
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
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
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Radar “Ridge I” Status • Been in place for many years • Lacking more current display features (zooming, layers, etc) • No longer being updated NWS Amarillo Radar Media Workshop – October 25, 2011
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
When? Data distribution enable date Surrounding site upgrade status NWS Amarillo Radar Media Workshop – October 25, 2011
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
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
Questions? For more information relating to dual polarization data formats and dissemination. www.ROC.NOAA.gov NWS Amarillo Radar Media Workshop – October 25, 2011