What is NOAA AWIPS?
AWIPS is an interactive computer system that integrates all meteorological and hydrological data with satellite and radar imagery. This helps the forecaster prepare and issue more accurate and timely forecasts and warnings.
What does a AWIPS measure?
AWIPS ingests and analyzes data, creates useful visualizations and distributes time-sensitive weather statements such as watches and warnings. Since 2005, Raytheon Intelligence & Space has been a trusted partner in the AWIPS weather enterprise, providing low-risk operations, maintenance and continuous innovation.
What is AWIPS II?
Advanced Weather Interactive Processing System Evolution Project (AWIPS II) A primary key to SPoRT’s success has been SPoRT’s ability to transition unique NASA Earth observing system data directly into the decision support systems of our end users. The AWIPS display automatically smoothes the lightning data.
When was the AWIPS invented?
1998
Advanced Weather Interactive Processing System
| AWIPS graphics workstation. | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Northrop Grumman Information Technology Raytheon |
| Initial release | 1998 |
| Stable release | AWIPS II / 2011 |
| Written in | UNIX/Linux |
How do you install AWIPS?
CAVE is the Common AWIPS Visualization Environment that is used for rendering and analyzing data for AWIPS….Run CAVE
- Use the desktop icon.
- Use the terminal and type the command cave.
- Find the application in the Linux Desktop menu: Applications > Internet > AWIPS CAVE.
What is AWIPS cave?
CAVE is the Common AWIPS Visualization Environment that is used for rendering and analyzing data for AWIPS. Unidata supports CAVE to work on three platforms: Centos (Redhat) Linux, Windows, and macOS.
Who invented AWIPS?
Raytheon
AWIPS is designed so that software and data can be migrated to new platforms as technology evolves….Advanced Weather Interactive Processing System.
| AWIPS graphics workstation. | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Northrop Grumman Information Technology Raytheon |
| Stable release | AWIPS II / 2011 |
| Written in | UNIX/Linux |
Who has the most accurate weather radar?
AccuWeather
AccuWeather is Most Accurate Source of Weather Forecasts and Warnings in the World, Recognized in New Proof of Performance Results.
Where can I download the AWIPS II Industry Day videos?
——————– The videos presented on 3Feb2015 at AWIPS Industry Day, as well as a video recording of the morning session, are now available for download. Click on the “AWIPS II Software Download” link on the menubar above, then select the “IndustryDay” folder.
How do I contact the AWIPS acquisition contracting officer?
The AWIPS Acquisition Contracting Officer has changed. Effective immediately, please use the following contact information: Tim Wampler Contracting Officer U. S. Department of Commerce/NOAA/ERAD Norfolk Federal Building 200 Granby Street, Room 815 Norfolk, VA 23510 EMail: timothy.wampler@noaa. gov (757) 441-6563 (Office) (757)…
How does the tracking meteogram tool work in AWIPS?
The Tracking Meteogram Tool in AWIPS will read the gridded data underlying a selected track at various time stamps.
Where can I post questions about AWIPS technical library?
If you have any questions, feel free to post them in the AWIPS Technical Library Forum (click on “Forums” near the top of this page). Welcome, AWIPS Fans!