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The RDA/RPG Build 24 Training is now available in support of the deployment that starts in December 15, 2025.

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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.

Presentation

To view the on-line presentation, use the link 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

To receive credit on your transcript, you must complete the course in the Commerce Learning Center. Use the following link to access the course there: Launch LMS Version

NWS Partners

NWS Partners can access this training here from WDTD's web site: Launch Web Version

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!