Assessments and Verification
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Verification Requirements and Monitoring Capability (VRMC) interface
In depth assessments of forecast quality to verify that the most accurate weather information is provided to planners and decision makers, including assessments of new software products’ readiness for NWS operations.
Objectives
Conduct comprehensive assessments to provide information on weather forecast strengths and weaknesses to improve forecast accuracy
Customer/beneficiary
National Weather Service (NWS) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Milestones and deliverables
Perform assessments of Graphical Turbulence Guidance Nowcase algorithm, Offshore Precipitation Capability, 1-4 COSPA Blending Capability, and the Alaska Icing Diagnosis.
Key performance measures
Cumulative number of assessments conducted on aviation weather products to evaluate potential for transistion to NWS operations supporting FAA activities.
R&D maturity level
Research, development and/or application