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or VISITview training modules. Click on the appropriate link below
to access the module.
[RDA | RPG | AWIPS | TDWR | WSR-88D Papers]
Module Access
Access individual modules or web pages at the links below:
RDA Updates
- RDA/RPG Build 13.1 Web page (deployed Winter 2013).
- Adjustments to the RPG dual-polarization algorithms
- The Two Dimensional Velocity Dealiasing Algorithm (2D-VDA)
- RDA/RPG Build 13.0 Web page (deployed Summer 2012).
- Clutter Mitigation Decision (CMD) & Automated Volume Scan Evaluation and Termination (AVSET) updated
- New method for computing Spectrum Width data
- RDA/RPG Build 11.0 Web page (deployed Spring 2009).
- Clutter Mitigation Decision (CMD) algorithm
- Addressing false RDA alarms when switching to/from VCP 31
- RDA/RPG Build 10.0 Web page (deployed Spring 2008).
- Bypass Map generation default values changed
- Changes to clutter censoring settings
- Maximum number of clutter regions increased
- RDA HCI changes
- RDA/RPG Build 9.0 Web page (deployed Summer 2007).
Impacts at RDA:
- Change to Gaussian Model Adaptive Processing (GMAP) Seed Width Value
- Increase in Clutter Filtering Elevation Segments
- Sachidananda-Zrnic (SZ)-2 Algorithm
- Change to First Displayable Range Bin
RPG Updates
- RDA/RPG Build 13.1 Web page (deployed Winter 2013).
- Adjustments to the RPG dual-polarization algorithms
- The Two Dimensional Velocity Dealiasing Algorithm (2D-VDA)
- RDA/RPG Build 13.0 Web page (deployed Summer 2012)
- Adjustments to dual-polarization RPG algorithms
- Clutter Mitigation Decision (CMD) & Automated Volume Scan Evaluation and Termination (AVSET) algorithms will be unavailable (unless your radar has been upgraded to dual-pol)
- Enhanced VAD Wind Profile
- RPG Build 12.3 Web page (deployed Fall 2011)
- New RPG Status Message
- Automated Volume Scan Evaluation and Termination (AVSET)
- RPG Build 12.0 Web page (deployed Summer 2010)
- Changes in anticipation for dual-polarization upgrade
- Legacy Mesocyclone algorithm and products removed
- MDA to ingest Super Res base data
- 8-bit Spectrum Width products available for all elevations
- RDA/RPG Build 11.0 Web page (deployed Spring 2009).
- Clutter Mitigation Decision (CMD) algorithm
- Improvements to the Mesocyclone Detection Algorithm (MDA)
- Removal of rarely used products
- VAD slant range parameter reset to default value of 30 km
- RDA/RPG Build 10.0 Web page (deployed Spring 2008).
- Super Resolution base data and products
- Recombination Algorithm
- Numerous RPG HCI changes
- Enhanced version of VCP 121
- Bias Value Source added to PPS products
- Threshold number of gage radar pairs URC editable
- RDA/RPG Build 9.0 Web page (deployed Summer 2007).
- RPG Refresh
- RPG Human Computer Interface (HCI) Window Changes
- RPG Impacts of Increase in Clutter Filtering Elevation Segments at the RDA
- Using the SZ-2 Volume Coverage Patterns (VCP)s
- RPG Ingest of Environmental Data from AWIPS
- Changes to Mesocyclone Detection Algorithm (MDA)
- Snow Accumulation Algorithm (SAA) Adaptable Parameter Changes
- Machine Intelligent Gust Front Algorithm (MIGFA)
- Generation of Cross Sections in VCP 121
- VCP Change or Download Anytime During a Volume Scan
- Fix to 1o Radial on Rain and Snow Products
AWIPS Updates
- Operational Build 9.0 (Feb 2009)
- AWIPS Hydro Training
- High Resolution Precipitation Nowcaster
- FFMP
- FFMP Adjusted Flash Flood Guidance
- Incorporating HPN into Flash Flood Decision Making
- Feature Following Zoom
- Panel Combo Rotate and All Panel Sample
- TDWR in FSI
- ARSR-4 Radar
- ASR-11 Radar
- Operational Build 8.3 (July 2008)
- FFMP-Advanced
- High-Resolution Precipitation Estimator
- Four-Dimensional Stormcell Investigator Changes (FSI)
- Integrated Radar Sampling
- Operational Build 8.2 (Dec. 2007) Training
- Four Dimensional Storm-Cell Investigator (FSI)
- Estimated Actual Velocity Tool (EAV)
- Operational Build 8.1 (July 2007) Training
- Storm-Based Warnings
TDWR Updates
- SPG Build 3 (Deployed April 2008).
WSR-88D Related Papers
Access a variety of operational, radar-related documents below:
- WSR-88D Tropical Cyclone Operations Plan
- WSR-88D Clutter Suppression and Its Impact On Meteorological Data Interpretation
- An Introduction to WSR-88D Clutter Suppression,
and Some Tips for Effective Suppression Utilization
- An Operational Guide to WSR-88D Reflectivity Data Quality Assurance
- Operational Impacts of Software Note 26 - Change Lowest Boundary Level Parameter For Layered Products
- Documentation on WSR-88D Ghost Echoes
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