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:
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**
Mailed to every WFO/RFC/CWSU in Dec 2009 was a set of jobsheets and training aids specifically designed for the WES. The jobsheets associated with this primer are available HERE, and the answer keys are available HERE. Search for the introductory module associated with this primer in the NWS e-learning site under "dual-pol primer".
1-12-10 Errata: A very slight error in one of the procedure sets for the primer was found. It affects only the lower right panel of the procedure for Jobsheet 2.5. It can be fixed by hand by unloading the products in the lower right panel, then reload to just that panel kcri 0.5 deg CC, and finally reload the LAPS standard environmental data package off the volume browser. Another option to fix the procedure is to download the new procedures here, then follow these steps to a successful fix:
1. on your WES, cd to /data/awips/dualpol_primer
2. rm -Rf userPrefs/fxa/dualpol_primer
3. copy the downloaded file
userPrefs_1-10-10.tar to /data/awips/dualpol_primer
4. tar xvf userPrefs_1-10-10.tar
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 Though the examples are outdated, they nevertheless provide a good overview of the basics of dual-pol.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: 
Last updated August 26, 2009 |
weather.gov 
