National Weather Service
Professional Development Series
Professional Competency Unit


Upper Air Maintenance

PCU 9: Wind Profilers

Producer: to be named


Description of Job Duty Competency to be Achieved

Demonstrate knowledge of wind profiler operations and maintenance including the transition to 449 frequency.


Description of Need

To be defined


Specific Job Task Skills and Knowledge

1. Ability to perform preventative/corrective maintenance actions.

2. Ability to perform software backup procedures.

3. Ability to properly configure and utilize test equipment in performance of maintenance activities.

4. Knowledge of the logistics support operation provided by the Profiler Program Office.


Instructional Components

Instructional Component 9.1: To be determined


Proposed Evaluation

To be defined


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Last reviewed or updated on 12/27/99