The NSSL's National Weather Service Feedback Page

Introduction
This page is designed to be a starting point for NWS forecasters who wish to provide feedback to NSSL developers and learn more information about NSSL's research platforms, prototype applications, and products. Feedback from forecasters is essential to improving these technologies and determining which should be given the highest priorities for national implementation.

Forecasters: Please choose a project below to learn more information and/or provide feedback to NSSL developers.

 
KTLX-KROC 3 dB Sensitivity Loss Experiment
When WSR-88Ds are upgraded to included dual-pol capability, the splitting of the received backscatter into two channels results in a loss of 3 dB in sensitivity. This spring 2005 experiment simulates a loss of 3 dB in the KTLX data feed with a new data feed (KROC). This project will help determine the associated change, if any, in operational situation awareness and decision making resulting from the lost sensitivity.
 
WDSS-II and Prototype Applications
The Warning Decision Support System - Integrated Information (WDSS-II) is designed to (1) Allow the incorporation of data from multiple radars and other data sources into prototype applications, and (2) Display data in their full native four-dimensional format. WDSS-II programmers and applications developers regularly use forecaster feedback to improve the software.
  • The WDSS-II Page
  • The WDSS-II Gui (WG) Quick Reference Sheet
  • Synopses for Prototype Applications in WDSS-II (coming soon)
  • The 4-Dimensional Environment in WG (coming soon)
  • The Prototype Applications Feedback Form (coming soon)
  • The WDSS-II Environment Feedback Form (4-D environment, buttons, windows, etc.) (coming soon)
 
Total Lightning Information
The Oklahoma lightning mapping array allows for three-dimensional mapping of lightning over central Oklahoma and in-cloud lightning information over most of the state. Total Lightning Information (TLI) products are expected to be ingested into AWIPS at the Norman NWS office for operational use in the near future.
  • Lightning Mapping Array Network Overview and Background (coming soon)
  • Forecaster Feedback Form (coming soon)
 
Dual-pol Radar
The NSSL's WSR-88D serves as a prototype dual-pol radar. Feedback from Norman NWS forecasters is being used to develop dual-pol radar applications in preparation for the upgrade of the national WSR-88D network.

This page is maintained by Kevin Scharfenberg, OU/CIMMS
Last updated: 19 January 2005