Next Generation Weather Radar (NEXRAD) Principal User Processor (PUP) operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) Operational Report

Abstract

This report details the results of the Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) Operational Test of the Next Generation Weather Radar (NEXRAD) , Principle User Processor (PUP). The PUP was evaluated at the Leesburg, Virginia, and Houston, Texas, Air Route Traffic Control Centers (ARTCC) during the period March 22 through April 1, 1993. The objective of the OT&E Operational Test was to obtain the Central Weather Service Unit (CWSU) meteorologists' evaluation of the NEXRAD PUP. A questionnaire was used to obtain responses from the meteorologists. This report includes the meteorologists' evaluation of the quality and quantity of the products provided by the PUP, the workload, operational procedures, radar connections, and training. Next Generation Weather Radar (NEXRAD), Principle User Processor (PUP), Central Weather Service Unit (CWSU).

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1993
Accession Number
ADA273075

Entities

People

  • Baxter Stretcher

Organizations

  • Federal Aviation Administration

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  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems

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  • Acquisition
  • Air Traffic
  • Altitude
  • Commercial Aircraft
  • Databases
  • Department Of Defense
  • Graphics
  • Hard Copy
  • International Airports
  • Meteorological Radar
  • Radar
  • Standards
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Training
  • Transportation
  • United States
  • United States Government

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  • Environmental science

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