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DET Future Projects. Major DET Projects Coming. Network Improvements With SOD, implement Sniffer/IDS (Intrusion Detection System) Systems on all networks Implementation of Archive II data Improvements to CTE (Content Transformation Engine) Automatic PDA/Cell Phone Pages
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Major DET Projects Coming • Network Improvements • With SOD, implement Sniffer/IDS (Intrusion Detection System) Systems on all networks • Implementation of Archive II data • Improvements to CTE (Content Transformation Engine) • Automatic PDA/Cell Phone Pages • Improved Web Server Performance and Security • Redundant backup, Zero Downtime, Regional/National Backup
Major DET Projects Coming • New Development Web Server • Implementation of FX-Net Server for IMET support • Implementation of GIS/IMS Servers • Implementation of Gridded Forecast at a Glance • New Radar Generation (Version 2) – Located at SRH
Major DET Projects Coming • New Backend Server Process and Hardware (Cluster) • New SR Intranet (BMX has the Lead) • BMX is taking the lead on the following: (See Ken Graham) • The Future is Now • The Future is Near • Any Other projects that are needed or required to support your Office
Climate Services Victor Murphy Chief
Motivation NOAA Strategic Plan 2 of the 4 objectives involve an active role in Climate Services Increased media and public interests More exposure in coverage of El Nino/La Nina Global warming issues Climate change and variability Climate Services
Climate Services Regional Steering Committee Tasked to Establish the general direction for the Climate Services Program Met in Baton Rouge August 2003 Interacted with WSH, NCDC, SRCC, State Climatologists (TX, LA, OK, FL) NWS Regional and Local Climate Services Implementation Plan Signed off on August 29, 2003 Climate Services
Hydrologic Products and Services • Current • AHPS web page implementation • Extend river forecasts from three to five days on AHPS web pages. • Future • Flood watch product enhancements (format, updates) • Implement AHPS basic services at over 200 service locations • Conduct AHPS educational outreach workshops at WFOs • Conduct AHPS customer service workshops • Conduct hydrologic customer service workshops • Conduct RFC/WFO workshops at the RFCs • Streamline suite of WFO hydrologic text products (i.e., Outlook,Watch, Warning,Advisory) using VTEC/segmentation • Implement WFO flood warning verification system • Implement WARNGEN template for dambreak-related FFWs • Enhancements to AHPS web page
Hydrometeorological Operations • Current • Provide teletraining on FFMP application • Future • Collaborations between RFCs and WFOs • MPE training for WFOs by RFC personnel • data QC (ongoing), site-specific model (ongoing) MPE, dambreak scenario, RFC contingency forecast, information sharing • Automated hydrologic database sharing from WFO to RFC • Automated hydrologic database sharing between WFOs to support WFO hydrologic service backup • Automated hydrologic database sharing from RFC to WFO • DAMCAT, simplified DAMBREAK model training during RFC/WFO workshops. • Regional supplements for the hydrologic services program
AHPSAdvanced Hydrologic Prediction Services • Current Status • National Implementation • National PNS • Revise Charter • Develop National AHPS page URL Kandis Boyd Hydrologic Services Program Manager
AHPSAdvanced Hydrologic Prediction Services Future Enhancements • Develop more user-friendly interface • Incorporate User Feedback • Include Recommendations from the APIT report • Expanding AHPS core suite of graphical hydrologic products Kandis Boyd Hydrologic Services Program Manager
TADDTurn Around Don’t Drown TM • Current Status • Continue to Market TADD • Develop Partnerships • Enhance Outreach Materials • Expand Web Page (Personal Success Stories) • Partnering with TX DOT to produce road signs Kandis Boyd Hydrologic Services Program Manager
TADDTurn Around Don’t Drown TM Future Enhancements • National Campaign • TADD Success Stories • Incorporate User Feedback • Secure ongoing National Funding Kandis Boyd Hydrologic Services Program Manager
WIRE WEIGHTS • Current Status • Focus on Primary Wire Weight Site Locations • Identify Alternate Means of Measurement (Clinometers) • Install Staff Gages Kandis Boyd Hydrologic Services Program Manager
WIRE WEIGHTS Future Enhancements • Complete Staff Gage Installation at Primary Locations • Investigate Installing Automated Gages • Identify Alternative Means of Measurement for Secondary and Tertiary Sites Kandis Boyd Hydrologic Services Program Manager
Public/Marine Program Transition to Modernized PILs Time: Present to Summer 2005 Goal: By Customer Request, Convert the CCCNNNXXX of our WMO Headers to modernized PILs
Public/Marine Program Service Change Notices Time: Jan 2004 Goal: Provide more lead time in PNS's for product changes, per the request of our customers
Public/Marine Program User Defined Grid-based Forecasts On The Web Time: Implement in 2004 Goal: All WFOs providing grid-based forecasts for our customers, including meteorograms.
Regional Operations Center Refine Operations Time: FY2004 Goal: Complete ROC redesign. Refine support to WFOs, partners, and customers
Verification Polygon Warning Verification Time: FY2004 Goal: Devise a new scoring system that evaluates the quality of the warning
Verification IFPS Grid Verification Time: FY2004 Goal: Increase CWA border verification through use of COOP & supplementary obs.
Aviation TAF Skill Improvement Time: Continuous Goal: TAF CIG/VIS POD & FAR Exceed GPRA
Aviation – CWSU Redefined Services to ARTCC & TRACONs Time: JAN 2006 Goal: Provide 50 mile radius forecasts for major HUBs
Aviation IMETs Time: JUN 2006 Goal: TAG Team IMETs to increase SR deployability
NWR and Dissemination Future NWR Expansion NWS Coverage Goals • Full Coverage of High Risk Areas • 95 Percent of State Population Coverage NWR O&M Costs • Projected to exceed FY04 budget by $379K • Deficit will grow to $2.24M by FY09
Future NWR Expansion NWR and Dissemination
WCM Program Watch-By-County (WBC) Process Time: Jan 2005 Goal: Improve Watch/Collaboration Process
WCM Program StormReady Recognition Requirements Time: Ongoing Goal: Effectively Manage Program Growth
WCM Program Gridded Wind Field for TC Winds Time: Tropical Season Goal: Improve NHC Spatial/Time Guidance
WCM Program Impact Statements Time: 2004-05 Winter Season Goal: Improve Customer Response to WSW