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ASOS MAINTENANCE (pictures)
Course Number: S1003
Type of Course: Residence
Objectives: To provide NWS Electronic Technicians with the knowledge and skills necessary to calibrate, perform preventive maintenance, and perform corrective maintenance on the ASOS system including all sensors. Corrective maintenance will be taught to the Field Replacement Unit (FRU) level consistent with the current ASOS maintenance philosophy. Students will understand both the diagnostic and operational levels of ASOS communications software. Students will leave the course with an understanding of the overall concept of the ASOS system. Contents: This course will cover organization and use of system manuals; hands-on use of diagnostic firmware for the detection of failed sensors and assemblies, and testing of replaced units; hands-on use of built-in test equipment; removal and replacement instructions for failed assemblies; preventive maintenance requirements and procedures; the running of remote maintenance monitoring and diagnostic systems test; maintenance alignment of sensors; system interconnections; firmware installation and trouble-shooting; and an introduction to all aspects of ASOS software. Information on current ASOS problem areas as identified by field technicians and specialists which will be of interest to technicians until the problems have been corrected. Length: 104 Hours (13 working days) Suggested Review: 1) DataComms CBIs DC-BAS-1, DC-TRM-1, DC-TEL-1, DC-PRO-1 & DC-MOD-1 2) ASOS Web Training : ACU-DCP, LBC, WINDS, Temp-Dew, DTS1 Dewpoint Sensor, VIS, LEDWI 3) ASOS video - An Introduction to ASOS (METAR Update) {This video may already be at the station, check with your MIC. Otherwise it can be ordered free of charge from NLSC: ASN = XASO-4 NSN = NWS9-61-340-0006 This 30 minute video is an excellent overview of the ASOS system. It is your responsibility to acquire the video and watch it before arriving for class} Materials: All materials are provided. Comments: Suggested Review items 1-3 . ACE Recommendations:The American Council on Education has recommended three semester hours in Digital & Electronics Systems Maintenance in the lower division baccalaureate associate degree category. Recommendation retroactive to 10/93 to present. The ACE has also reviewed the previous ASOS Maintenance Course. The ASOS I was recommended for two semester hours in Electronic in the vocational degree category retroactive to 1/92. For ASOS II, the recommendation is three semester hours in the Meteorological Instrumentation and one in Physical Science Laboratory in the lower division baccalaureate/assoc degree category retroactive to 2/92.
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Prerequisite: YES Accredited: NO Hardcopy: NO Test: NO Non-creditable instruction, not requiring a materials packet. Intended as instruction on the component parts and functions of the ACU (Acquisition Control Unit) and the DCP (Data Collection Package). Understanding these units and their interaction is the first step in understanding the ASOS system.
Prerequisite: YES Accredited: NO Hardcopy: NO Test: NO Non-creditable instruction, not requiring a materials packet. Intended as instruction on the laser beam ceilometer used in ASOS to detect cloud height.
Prerequisite: YES Accredited: NO Hardcopy: NO Test: NO Non-creditable instruction, not requiring a materials packet. Intended as instruction on the ASOS Present Weather Indicator or LEDWI.
Prerequisite: YES Accredited: NO Hardcopy: NO Test: NO Non-creditable instruction, not requiring a materials packet. Intended as instruction on the ASOS temperature and chilled mirror dewpoint sensor.
Prerequisite: YES Accredited: NO Hardcopy: NO Test: NO Non-creditable instruction, not requiring a materials packet. Intended as instruction on the newest ASOS dewpoint sensor.
Prerequisite: YES Accredited: NO Hardcopy: NO Test: NO Non-creditable instruction, not requiring a materials packet. Intended as instruction on the ASOS visibility sensor employing a xenon flash lamp.
Prerequisite: YES Accredited: NO Hardcopy: NO Test: NO Non-creditable instruction, not requiring a materials packet. Intended as instruction on the wind sensor system employed in ASOS.
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