1. 1 National Weather Service AWIPS Software Recommendation and Evaluation Committee (SREC) Status Meeting July 26, 2005 Systems Engineering Center

2. 2 Agenda Update on OB6 ContentsUpdate on OB6 Contents TOC MoratoriumTOC Moratorium Update on OB7 ContentsUpdate on OB7 Contents Status on moving AWIPS Master List Requirements to OSI ProcessStatus on moving AWIPS Master List Requirements to OSI Process Remaining OB7 SREC ActivitiesRemaining OB7 SREC Activities Software Development Process ImprovementSoftware Development Process Improvement Next Meeting AgendaNext Meeting Agenda Backup slidesBackup slides OB7 contents – 7/21OB7 contents – 7/21

3. 3 Update on OB6 Contents Proposed moving Ingest and Display of Gridded MOS (CONUS & OCONUS) to OB7Proposed moving Ingest and Display of Gridded MOS (CONUS & OCONUS) to OB7 ER, WR, OCWWS objected to moving Gridded MOS to OB7ER, WR, OCWWS objected to moving Gridded MOS to OB7 AgreementAgreement –Provide Gridded MOS in Application Release 6.2 (May 2006) –Max/Min Temp, Temp, Dew Point, Wind Speed and Direction, Thunderstorms 6 and 12 hr, snowfall, POP 6 and 12 hr and Relative Humidity –CONUS area –Work OSIP process in parallel –Complete RCs by October 2005 –Not affected by TOC Moratorium

4. 4 TOC Moratorium Originally scheduled Aug-Dec 2005 to install upgrades and run comparison tests. End date later changed to Jan or Feb 2006.Originally scheduled Aug-Dec 2005 to install upgrades and run comparison tests. End date later changed to Jan or Feb 2006. In June, TOC incurred several instances where significant product delays (>45-60 min) and significant FTP slowdowns occurred. TOC unable to analyze root cause but TOC personnel already knew that their system was being heavily taxed; hence the need for the upgrades.In June, TOC incurred several instances where significant product delays (>45-60 min) and significant FTP slowdowns occurred. TOC unable to analyze root cause but TOC personnel already knew that their system was being heavily taxed; hence the need for the upgrades. Due to customer impacts the delays caused and TOC already running at or near maximum capacity, TOC requested moratorium to start early. Granted on July 6.Due to customer impacts the delays caused and TOC already running at or near maximum capacity, TOC requested moratorium to start early. Granted on July 6. Any new data sets for the TOC data stream placed on hold until after the moratorium.Any new data sets for the TOC data stream placed on hold until after the moratorium. TOC/DMG personnel will evaluate requests for new data but impact if data is not added will have to be great.TOC/DMG personnel will evaluate requests for new data but impact if data is not added will have to be great.

5. 5 TOC Moratorium OB6 Data EffectedOB6 Data Effected Include 10km WRF data stream in addition to existing ETA product to allow forecasters to adjust prior to the official switchover. Implement shortly after moratorium ends.Include 10km WRF data stream in addition to existing ETA product to allow forecasters to adjust prior to the official switchover. Implement shortly after moratorium ends. Additional GFS Ensemble dataAdditional GFS Ensemble data –Originally scheduled July 12 implementation. Implement shortly after moratorium ends. OCONUS GFS40OCONUS GFS40 –CONUS grids already flowing and not impacting the moratorium. Phase in other grids (OCONUS) shortly after moratorium ends. RUC data (increase the number of forecast hours). Implement shortly after moratorium ends.RUC data (increase the number of forecast hours). Implement shortly after moratorium ends. Extension of NCEP Wave Watch III suite – originally scheduled for July 12 implementation. Implement shortly after moratorium ends.Extension of NCEP Wave Watch III suite – originally scheduled for July 12 implementation. Implement shortly after moratorium ends.

6. 6 TOC Moratorium OB7 Data EffectedOB7 Data Effected Development organizations should be able to continue working with test data until structured testing phase begins.Development organizations should be able to continue working with test data until structured testing phase begins. SwIT scheduled to begin early Feb 2006. If moratorium ends as planned, software code would’ve been checked in before SwIT begins and data could begin flowing to TOC in time for testing.SwIT scheduled to begin early Feb 2006. If moratorium ends as planned, software code would’ve been checked in before SwIT begins and data could begin flowing to TOC in time for testing. If TOC moratorium extends past March, some OB7 data could be affected.If TOC moratorium extends past March, some OB7 data could be affected. Dave Miller will monitor and report back to the SREC on a regular basis.Dave Miller will monitor and report back to the SREC on a regular basis.

7. 7 Update on OB7 Contents AWIPS OB7 Radar Content Adjustment Resulting from the NEXRAD Build 9 SRECAWIPS OB7 Radar Content Adjustment Resulting from the NEXRAD Build 9 SREC Add back Upgrade LDAD Server to LinuxAdd back Upgrade LDAD Server to Linux Money programmed for FY06Money programmed for FY06 Make DS Decommissioning easier for OB7Make DS Decommissioning easier for OB7 Directive ChangesDirective Changes Test Practice Mode (complete OB6 work – wording of test messages)Test Practice Mode (complete OB6 work – wording of test messages) Move LAMP product generation off AWIPS hardwareMove LAMP product generation off AWIPS hardware Move off Px1, generate product centrallyMove off Px1, generate product centrally

8. 8 Moving AWIPS Master List Requirements to OSI Process See attached spreadsheetSee attached spreadsheet AWIPS Masterlist Tactical RequirementsAWIPS Masterlist Tactical Requirements AWIPS Masterlist Strategic RequirementsAWIPS Masterlist Strategic Requirements ProcessProcess Identify a requirement advocate for all 1 st and 2 nd tier itemsIdentify a requirement advocate for all 1 st and 2 nd tier items –Prepare a Statement of Need –Submit to the OSIP Process ProgressProgress SONs submittedSONs submitted –MIGFA, GOES Low Cloud Base Product

9. 9 Moving AWIPS Master List Requirements to OSI Process Reference- https://osip.weather.govReference- https://osip.weather.gov Templates available for Statements of Need & Project PlanTemplates available for Statements of Need & Project Plan Send SONs to SON@noaa.govSend SONs to SON@noaa.govSON@noaa.gov Examples of good SONsExamples of good SONs HazCollect a.k.a All Hazards Emergency Message Collection (04-003)HazCollect a.k.a All Hazards Emergency Message Collection (04-003) AWIPS Evolution (04-005)AWIPS Evolution (04-005) Integrated Upper Air Observations (05-003)Integrated Upper Air Observations (05-003) Uninterrupted Data Supply for Mission Critical Wx Sys (05- 008)Uninterrupted Data Supply for Mission Critical Wx Sys (05- 008) Questions, points of contact?Questions, points of contact?

10. 10 Remaining OB7 SREC Activities Publish Release Plan (May 24)Publish Release Plan (May 24) Working on SREC Website with OB7 ContentWorking on SREC Website with OB7 Content Deliver tasking letters to Development Organization (July 31)Deliver tasking letters to Development Organization (July 31)

11. 11 Software Development Process Improvements SEC and development organizations are looking for ways to improve the AWIPS development process so that we can improve the quality of the software provided to the integrator. Areas being discussed include:SEC and development organizations are looking for ways to improve the AWIPS development process so that we can improve the quality of the software provided to the integrator. Areas being discussed include: PlanningPlanning ProcessProcess Project tracking and reportingProject tracking and reporting Involvement of Users (Regions, Field, OCWWS, Training) and Development Partners (SEC, CIO, OOS, NCEP, NESDIS) in the development processInvolvement of Users (Regions, Field, OCWWS, Training) and Development Partners (SEC, CIO, OOS, NCEP, NESDIS) in the development process TestingTesting Developers demonstrate and users will test software prior to integration, alpha and beta testingDevelopers demonstrate and users will test software prior to integration, alpha and beta testing Extreme testing using canned weather scenariosExtreme testing using canned weather scenarios Testing toolsTesting tools

12. 12 Next Meeting Agenda Meeting to be held on August 30 at 2:30pm EDTMeeting to be held on August 30 at 2:30pm EDT OB7 StatusOB7 Status OSIP Task StatusOSIP Task Status Begin to identify tasks for OB8 (9/07) – OB11(9/10)Begin to identify tasks for OB8 (9/07) – OB11(9/10)

13. 13 OB7 Contents Software maintenanceSoftware maintenance DRs from previous releasesDRs from previous releases –FSL (40), MDL (40), SEC (80), OHD (37) RadarRadar Super ‑ resolution 88D base products or replace some of the followingSuper ‑ resolution 88D base products or replace some of the following –Plan View Display of VWP (SREC – Tactical/1 st tier) –DVL low value/linear scale change (Build 9) –Generate products for non-assoc. user requests (e.g, RCS, VCS, ULR, USP) (Build 9) –RDA/SZ-2 Range Unfolding VCPs (Build 9) –All Tilts Navigation improvements –If time permits, also do the following Integrated radar/environment toolIntegrated radar/environment tool Estimated actual velocity tool (SREC – Tactical/1 st tier)Estimated actual velocity tool (SREC – Tactical/1 st tier) Mesocyclone Detection AlgorithmMesocyclone Detection Algorithm Send environmental data from AWIPS to RPGSend environmental data from AWIPS to RPG Add products to TDWR SPGAdd products to TDWR SPG –candidates are: composite reflectivity (CZ and/or ULR), VAD wind profile (VWP), Vertically Integrated Liquid (VIL) Snowfall Accumulation ProductsSnowfall Accumulation Products

14. 14 OB7 Contents Model dataModel data NOGAPS (OB6 SREC)NOGAPS (OB6 SREC) FNMOC Wave Watch Model Guidance (OB6 SREC)FNMOC Wave Watch Model Guidance (OB6 SREC) GFS BUFR Sounding Data (OB6 SREC)GFS BUFR Sounding Data (OB6 SREC) All 12 km Eta products CONUS & AK upgraded to 10 km from North American Mesoscale WRFAll 12 km Eta products CONUS & AK upgraded to 10 km from North American Mesoscale WRF Full suite of SREF products for CONUS and AlaskaFull suite of SREF products for CONUS and Alaska ECMWF modelECMWF model All 20 km RUC products upgraded to 13 kmAll 20 km RUC products upgraded to 13 km OPC and TAFB Offshore Gridded Significant Wave Height ForecastsOPC and TAFB Offshore Gridded Significant Wave Height Forecasts Gridded MOS (CONUS)-5km grid, issued 2x dailyGridded MOS (CONUS)-5km grid, issued 2x daily SatelliteSatellite Polar Microwave ProductsPolar Microwave Products Polar Visible and IR imagery (OB6)Polar Visible and IR imagery (OB6) Cloud Amount DPI (OB6)Cloud Amount DPI (OB6)

15. 15 OB7 Contents HydrologyHydrology Operational Implementation of Distributed Hydrologic ModelingOperational Implementation of Distributed Hydrologic Modeling WHFS HydroView Enhancement to Replace “Mapper”WHFS HydroView Enhancement to Replace “Mapper” Integration of RFC QPE tools into a common National SystemIntegration of RFC QPE tools into a common National System Integrate CHPS Data Services for RRSIntegrate CHPS Data Services for RRS Decision AssistanceDecision Assistance SCAN: Auto-Nowcaster short-term convective forecast applicationSCAN: Auto-Nowcaster short-term convective forecast application 4D Storm Cell Investigator (NSSL WDSSII display on AWIPS)4D Storm Cell Investigator (NSSL WDSSII display on AWIPS) SAFESEAS EnhancementsSAFESEAS Enhancements –Fog Monitor (OB6 SREC) –Rip Current Products (OB6 SREC) –Add MAROBS to data type list FFMP EnhancementsFFMP Enhancements –Gridded precipitation Guardian (OB6 SREC)Guardian (OB6 SREC) LSR Enhancements: Quick List (OB6)LSR Enhancements: Quick List (OB6) System for Nowcasting of Winter Weather (SNOW) (OB6 SREC)System for Nowcasting of Winter Weather (SNOW) (OB6 SREC) Aviation Forecast Preparation System (AVNFPS)Aviation Forecast Preparation System (AVNFPS) LSR Enhancements: Quick ListLSR Enhancements: Quick List

16. 16 OB7 Contents GFEGFE Add the capability to use NCDC climatological data in GFE for display, smart tools, and formattersAdd the capability to use NCDC climatological data in GFE for display, smart tools, and formatters OPC and TAFB Offshore Gridded Significant Wave Height Forecasts in GFEOPC and TAFB Offshore Gridded Significant Wave Height Forecasts in GFE NWRNWR Improvements to NWRWAVESImprovements to NWRWAVES NDFDNDFD NDFD grid sub sectors for RFCs via AWIPSNDFD grid sub sectors for RFCs via AWIPS Analysis of RecordAnalysis of Record –Ingest and display Real-Time Mesoscale Analysis (RTMA) information in AWIPS and NDGD Extend geographic domain of NDFD products to cover Offshore and High Seas domainExtend geographic domain of NDFD products to cover Offshore and High Seas domain New NDFD elements (TPC’s Gridded Probabilistic Winds and OPC and TAFB Offshore Gridded Significant Wave Height Forecasts)New NDFD elements (TPC’s Gridded Probabilistic Winds and OPC and TAFB Offshore Gridded Significant Wave Height Forecasts)

17. 17 OB7 Contents InfrastructureInfrastructure Additional Frame Capability (OB6)Additional Frame Capability (OB6) Display a subset of GFE parameters on D2D (OB6)Display a subset of GFE parameters on D2D (OB6) Displace Real Time (prototype)Displace Real Time (prototype) Improve installation timesImprove installation times Data distribution method (prototype)Data distribution method (prototype)

18. 18 OB7 Contents InfrastructureInfrastructure COTS Upgrades (e.g., op system, gcc compiler)COTS Upgrades (e.g., op system, gcc compiler) Convert RFC Archiver Database and Software to PostgreSQLConvert RFC Archiver Database and Software to PostgreSQL Technology Transfer (e.g., GFE Support, Climate, HWR, IFPS, LSR, Radar Display)Technology Transfer (e.g., GFE Support, Climate, HWR, IFPS, LSR, Radar Display) Decommission DSDecommission DS Upgrade LDAD Server to LinuxUpgrade LDAD Server to Linux Decommission WWADecommission WWA GFE/GHG Infrastructure - Performance ImprovementsGFE/GHG Infrastructure - Performance Improvements –Text Formatter sampling performance –Multithreaded ifpserver –Database Reliability/Correction Issues –DRT for GFESuite –iTools Development GRIB2 Decoder (MDL to NCEP)GRIB2 Decoder (MDL to NCEP) Consolidate MOS/BUFR DecodersConsolidate MOS/BUFR Decoders Removing local data access on NASRemoving local data access on NAS Modify architecture to allow more frequent releaseModify architecture to allow more frequent release Directive ChangesDirective Changes –Test/Practice Mode Move LAMP product generation off AWIPS hardwareMove LAMP product generation off AWIPS hardware