WFO Advanced Build 4.2 Requirements
Set of requirements for FSL's portion of AWIPS Build 4.2
Carl Bullock/Darien Davis
June 1998
Synopsis
The NWS plans to start removing existing systems such as AFOS, SWIS (satellite
display), and WSR-88D PUP during the AWIPS Build 4 time frame. In order
to accomplish this, AWIPS Build 4.2 must have the critical capabilities
of these systems or their functional equivalents. AWIPS Build 4.2 is a
joint development effort, with FSL, Office of Hydrology, Techniques Development
Laboratory, and PRC all contributing software; only FSL requirements are
addressed in this document. Highlights of this build are:
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develop essential communications capabilities
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develop additional LDAD capability
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develop additional radar processing capabilities
Objective
Provide NWS with a reliable, highly functional system, which can be used
by forecasters and hydromet technicians to perform their duties and allow
NWS to begin removing existing systems.
Schedule - dates will slip due to PCMS transition at FSL
July 31, 1998 - Software development freeze, begin integration testing
August 17, 1998 - Deploy to Denver for operational shakedown
August 31, 1998 - Handoff to NWS
October 1, 1998 - Handoff to PRC?
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