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The lesson on Range-Defined Quasi-Vertical Profiles (RDQVPs) is now available for viewing. NOTE: While these products are available as part of RDA/RPG Build 24, you will not be able to view them in AWIPS until the February 2026 update is applied to your system.

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Warning Decision Training Division

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RDA/RPG Build 24 Training

Introduction

The Warning Decision Training Division has developed operator training to support the Radar Data Acquisition Unit/Radar Product Generator (RDA/RPG) Build 24 deployment. This build has multiple features that support operations, including:

  • Preset Configurations
  • Quantitative Precipitation Estimation (QPE) Improvements
  • Removal of VCP 31
  • New GTK Windows
  • Range-Defined Quasi-Vertical Profiles (RDQVP)

The operator training for RDA/RPG Build 24 consists of an on-line Articulate module.

Presentations

There are two lessons associated with the RDA/RPG Build 24 release. To view the on-line presentations, use the links below. Depending on ambient noise levels where you view the training, you might want to use headphones to listen to the lesson narration.

The deployment version of the training can be accessed from the WDTD web site & the Commerce Learning Center. NWS staff must complete the course in the Commerce Learning Center LMS in order to receive credit. NWS Partners should use the web version link to access the content:

Feedback

WDTD welcomes your feedback on how well this training supported your understanding of the operational changes with the RDA/RPG Build 24 Training. Please send us your comments at: nws.wdtd.radar@noaa.gov. Thanks!