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WDTB Dual-Pol Training

Dual Polarization Technology Training Page

The upgrade to dual polarization technology for the entire fleet of WSR-88Ds begins in the Fall of 2010. For berevity, we refer to this technology as "dual-pol" throughout the training modules and any supplemental training material we release. We at WDTB will have training ready for the beta test sites and their backups 2-3 months prior to the beta test (~Sep 2010) and for all other offices a few months prior to the start of the full deployment phase, tentatively scheduled for early 2011. A year after the first upgrades (early 2012) we'll relase part 2 of the ops course, which will include more applications of dual-pol and simulations. Below is the tentative schedule, current dual-pol training schedule as of January 2010:

Training schedule current as of Aug 2009
Click on Image for full-size version of the schedule

Notice that we will be releasing 2 courses in 2010...one (Outreach Course) geared towards Emergency Managers, Media, and the general public, and the other (Operations Course) specifically for all NWS forecasters.

**NEW: FY09 Dual-Pol Primer on the WES**

Training Opportunities Prior to the Release of the Opertaions and Outreach Course

There are 5 modules available which were produced from a 90 minute presentation given to the Wichita, KS WFO in 2007. Though the examples are outdated, they nevertheless provide a good overview of the basics of dual-pol. If you are an NWS user, please go through the NWS e-learning site to take these.

These are articulate presenter modules, so please turn off pop up blockers. It is recommended that you use Internet Explorer with the Flash ver. 8 plugin. If you do not have the plugin, you can get it here.

Questions or comments? Email the project lead at this address: Email Paul

Last updated August 26, 2009

 
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