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Slide Text Space SUBMIT ALL submit all SUBMIT submit Submit Unmute volume instructors: andy wood radar product generator (rpg) control & monitoring at the human control interface (hci) principles of radar review lesson take your time and review the lesson content provided in this presentation. review lesson technical problems? if you encounter any technical problems with this lesson, please contact the rac team directly by e-mail at: nws.wdtd.rachelp@noaa.gov technical problems? complete the quiz at the end of this lesson, there is an embedded quiz. complete this quiz by selecting the best answer for each question. you need to correctly answer 70% of the quiz questions to receive completion credit in the lms. complete the quiz course completion review lesson review lesson complete the quiz technical problems? technical problems? introduction in order for nws forecasters to receive credit for this course in the nws learning center, you will need to take the following steps rac principles roadmap learning objectives identify the wsr-88d system component icons, buttons, & indicators on the rpg hci identify how to use the rpg hci to monitor & control the rda, rpg, & communications line states identify how to perform these basic monitoring & control tasks: initiate manual system performance check monitor, filter, and/or triage various alarm messages send a free text message to other wsr-88d users rpg hci monitoring & control rpg hci monitors & controls wsr-88d system: rda wideband comms rpg narrowband comms users rpg hci icons, buttons, & indicators rpg hci provides operator three kinds of tools: icons buttons indicators lesson scope focus will be on key tasks & “check engine light” alerts that should lead to action rda control & monitoring overview overview overview overview overview overview overview control/status gui control/status gui control/status gui control/status gui control/status gui control/status gui system performance check system performance check system performance check system performance check system performance check system performance check alarms alarms alarms alarms alarms alarms go to wideband go to wideband go to wideband go to wideband go to wideband go to wideband rda control/status overview overview overview overview overview overview control/status gui control/status gui control/status gui control/status gui control/status gui control/status gui system performance check system performance check system performance check system performance check system performance check system performance check alarms alarms alarms alarms alarms alarms go to wideband go to wideband go to wideband go to wideband go to wideband go to wideband click here to learn more rda control/status overview overview overview overview overview overview control/status gui control/status gui control/status gui control/status gui control/status gui control/status gui system performance check system performance check system performance check system performance check system performance check system performance check alarms alarms alarms alarms alarms alarms go to wideband go to wideband go to wideband go to wideband go to wideband go to wideband also here system performance check overview overview overview overview overview overview control/status gui control/status gui control/status gui control/status gui control/status gui control/status gui system performance check system performance check system performance check system performance check system performance check system performance check alarms alarms alarms alarms alarms alarms go to wideband go to wideband go to wideband go to wideband go to wideband go to wideband example: data degradation overview overview overview overview overview overview control/status gui control/status gui control/status gui control/status gui control/status gui control/status gui system performance check system performance check system performance check system performance check system performance check system performance check alarms alarms alarms alarms alarms alarms go to wideband go to wideband go to wideband go to wideband go to wideband go to wideband 1. initiate performance check 2. contact el tech, radar focal point, or lead degraded reflectivity data rda alarms overview overview overview overview overview overview control/status gui control/status gui control/status gui control/status gui control/status gui control/status gui system performance check system performance check system performance check system performance check system performance check system performance check alarms alarms alarms alarms alarms alarms go to wideband go to wideband go to wideband go to wideband go to wideband go to wideband click here to learn more system performance check overview overview overview overview overview overview control/status gui control/status gui control/status gui control/status gui control/status gui control/status gui system performance check system performance check system performance check system performance check system performance check system performance check alarms alarms alarms alarms alarms alarms go to wideband go to wideband go to wideband go to wideband go to wideband go to wideband click here to learn more rda alarms overview overview overview overview overview overview control/status gui control/status gui control/status gui control/status gui control/status gui control/status gui system performance check system performance check system performance check system performance check system performance check system performance check alarms alarms alarms alarms alarms alarms go to wideband go to wideband go to wideband go to wideband go to wideband go to wideband device filter parameters message window these matter! wideband control & monitoring overview overview overview overview overview overview icon & waveforms icon & waveforms icon & waveforms icon & waveforms icon & waveforms icon & waveforms interface control interface control interface control interface control interface control interface control alarms alarms alarms alarms alarms alarms go to rpg go to rpg go to rpg go to rpg go to rpg go to rpg back to rda back to rda back to rda back to rda back to rda back to rda wideband icon & radar waveforms overview overview overview overview overview overview icon & waveforms icon & waveforms icon & waveforms icon & waveforms icon & waveforms icon & waveforms interface control interface control interface control interface control interface control interface control alarms alarms alarms alarms alarms alarms go to rpg go to rpg go to rpg go to rpg go to rpg go to rpg back to rda back to rda back to rda back to rda back to rda back to rda split/batch cut: contiguous surveillance split/batch cut: contiguous doppler upper tilt: contiguous doppler interface control gui overview overview overview overview overview overview icon & waveforms icon & waveforms icon & waveforms icon & waveforms icon & waveforms icon & waveforms interface control interface control interface control interface control interface control interface control alarms alarms alarms alarms alarms alarms go to rpg go to rpg go to rpg go to rpg go to rpg go to rpg back to rda back to rda back to rda back to rda back to rda back to rda click here to learn more interface control gui overview overview overview overview overview overview icon & waveforms icon & waveforms icon & waveforms icon & waveforms icon & waveforms icon & waveforms interface control interface control interface control interface control interface control interface control alarms alarms alarms alarms alarms alarms go to rpg go to rpg go to rpg go to rpg go to rpg go to rpg back to rda back to rda back to rda back to rda back to rda back to rda wideband alarms overview overview overview overview overview overview icon & waveforms icon & waveforms icon & waveforms icon & waveforms icon & waveforms icon & waveforms interface control interface control interface control interface control interface control interface control alarms alarms alarms alarms alarms alarms go to rpg go to rpg go to rpg go to rpg go to rpg go to rpg back to rda back to rda back to rda back to rda back to rda back to rda click here to learn more wideband alarms overview overview overview overview overview overview icon & waveforms icon & waveforms icon & waveforms icon & waveforms icon & waveforms icon & waveforms interface control interface control interface control interface control interface control interface control alarms alarms alarms alarms alarms alarms go to rpg go to rpg go to rpg go to rpg go to rpg go to rpg back to rda back to rda back to rda back to rda back to rda back to rda comms alarms here rpg control & monitoring overview overview overview overview overview overview overview control gui control gui control gui control gui control gui control gui reset hydromet reset hydromet reset hydromet reset hydromet reset hydromet reset hydromet status gui status gui status gui status gui status gui status gui go to narrowband go to narrowband go to narrowband go to narrowband go to narrowband go to narrowband back to wideband back to wideband back to wideband back to wideband back to wideband back to wideband rpg control gui overview overview overview overview overview overview control gui control gui control gui control gui control gui control gui reset hydromet reset hydromet reset hydromet reset hydromet reset hydromet reset hydromet status gui status gui status gui status gui status gui status gui go to narrowband go to narrowband go to narrowband go to narrowband go to narrowband go to narrowband back to wideband back to wideband back to wideband back to wideband back to wideband back to wideband click here to learn more rpg control gui overview overview overview overview overview overview control gui control gui control gui control gui control gui control gui reset hydromet reset hydromet reset hydromet reset hydromet reset hydromet reset hydromet status gui status gui status gui status gui status gui status gui go to narrowband go to narrowband go to narrowband go to narrowband go to narrowband go to narrowband back to wideband back to wideband back to wideband back to wideband back to wideband back to wideband also here reset hydromet overview overview overview overview overview overview control gui control gui control gui control gui control gui control gui reset hydromet reset hydromet reset hydromet reset hydromet reset hydromet reset hydromet status gui status gui status gui status gui status gui status gui go to narrowband go to narrowband go to narrowband go to narrowband go to narrowband go to narrowband back to wideband back to wideband back to wideband back to wideband back to wideband back to wideband click here to learn more reset hydromet overview overview overview overview overview overview control gui control gui control gui control gui control gui control gui reset hydromet reset hydromet reset hydromet reset hydromet reset hydromet reset hydromet status gui status gui status gui status gui status gui status gui go to narrowband go to narrowband go to narrowband go to narrowband go to narrowband go to narrowband back to wideband back to wideband back to wideband back to wideband back to wideband back to wideband click here to learn more reset hydromet overview overview overview overview overview overview control gui control gui control gui control gui control gui control gui reset hydromet reset hydromet reset hydromet reset hydromet reset hydromet reset hydromet status gui status gui status gui status gui status gui status gui go to narrowband go to narrowband go to narrowband go to narrowband go to narrowband go to narrowband back to wideband back to wideband back to wideband back to wideband back to wideband back to wideband click here to learn more reset hydromet overview overview overview overview overview overview control gui control gui control gui control gui control gui control gui reset hydromet reset hydromet reset hydromet reset hydromet reset hydromet reset hydromet status gui status gui status gui status gui status gui status gui go to narrowband go to narrowband go to narrowband go to narrowband go to narrowband go to narrowband back to wideband back to wideband back to wideband back to wideband back to wideband back to wideband rpg status gui overview overview overview overview overview overview control gui control gui control gui control gui control gui control gui reset hydromet reset hydromet reset hydromet reset hydromet reset hydromet reset hydromet status gui status gui status gui status gui status gui status gui go to narrowband go to narrowband go to narrowband go to narrowband go to narrowband go to narrowband back to wideband back to wideband back to wideband back to wideband back to wideband back to wideband narrowband control & monitoring overview overview overview overview overview overview product distribution comms status product distribution comms status product distribution comms status product distribution comms status product distribution comms status product distribution comms status decoding comms lines decoding comms lines decoding comms lines decoding comms lines decoding comms lines decoding comms lines console messages to other users console messages to other users console messages to other users console messages to other users console messages to other users console messages to other users go to summary go to summary go to summary go to summary go to summary go to summary back to rpg back to rpg back to rpg back to rpg back to rpg back to rpg product distribution comms status overview overview overview overview overview overview product distribution comms status product distribution comms status product distribution comms status product distribution comms status product distribution comms status product distribution comms status decoding comms lines decoding comms lines decoding comms lines decoding comms lines decoding comms lines decoding comms lines console messages to other users console messages to other users console messages to other users console messages to other users console messages to other users console messages to other users go to summary go to summary go to summary go to summary go to summary go to summary back to rpg back to rpg back to rpg back to rpg back to rpg back to rpg click here to learn more product distribution comms status overview overview overview overview overview overview product distribution comms status product distribution comms status product distribution comms status product distribution comms status product distribution comms status product distribution comms status decoding comms lines decoding comms lines decoding comms lines decoding comms lines decoding comms lines decoding comms lines console messages to other users console messages to other users console messages to other users console messages to other users console messages to other users console messages to other users go to summary go to summary go to summary go to summary go to summary go to summary back to rpg back to rpg back to rpg back to rpg back to rpg back to rpg console messages to other users overview overview overview overview overview overview product distribution comms status product distribution comms status product distribution comms status product distribution comms status product distribution comms status product distribution comms status decoding comms lines decoding comms lines decoding comms lines decoding comms lines decoding comms lines decoding comms lines console messages to other users console messages to other users console messages to other users console messages to other users console messages to other users console messages to other users go to summary go to summary go to summary go to summary go to summary go to summary back to rpg back to rpg back to rpg back to rpg back to rpg back to rpg click here to learn more decoding comms lines overview overview overview overview overview overview product distribution comms status product distribution comms status product distribution comms status product distribution comms status product distribution comms status product distribution comms status decoding comms lines decoding comms lines decoding comms lines decoding comms lines decoding comms lines decoding comms lines console messages to other users console messages to other users console messages to other users console messages to other users console messages to other users console messages to other users go to summary go to summary go to summary go to summary go to summary go to summary back to rpg back to rpg back to rpg back to rpg back to rpg back to rpg console messages to other users overview overview overview overview overview overview product distribution comms status product distribution comms status product distribution comms status product distribution comms status product distribution comms status product distribution comms status decoding comms lines decoding comms lines decoding comms lines decoding comms lines decoding comms lines decoding comms lines console messages to other users console messages to other users console messages to other users console messages to other users console messages to other users console messages to other users go to summary go to summary go to summary go to summary go to summary go to summary back to rpg back to rpg back to rpg back to rpg back to rpg back to rpg rpg hci controls summary rpg hci related components: icons buttons indicators basic control & monitoring at: rda wideband rpg narrowband specific tasks: manual system performance check monitor alarm messages send free text messages incorrect you did not select the correct response. continue continue continue continue continue continue correct that's right! you selected the correct response. continue continue continue continue continue continue ____ alarms at the rpg are less critical than ____ alarms. load shedding, maintenance mandatory load shedding, maintenance mandatory load shedding, maintenance mandatory load shedding, maintenance mandatory load shedding, maintenance mandatory load shedding, maintenance mandatory maintenance mandatory, device maintenance mandatory, device maintenance mandatory, device maintenance mandatory, device maintenance mandatory, device maintenance mandatory, device maintenance mandatory, load shedding maintenance mandatory, load shedding maintenance mandatory, load shedding maintenance mandatory, load shedding maintenance mandatory, load shedding maintenance mandatory, load shedding device, load shedding device, load shedding device, load shedding device, load shedding device, load shedding device, load shedding question #1 of 6 incorrect you did not select the correct response. continue continue continue continue continue continue correct that's right! you selected the correct response. continue continue continue continue continue continue click on the button in the rpg hci you push to create a free text message. click the submit button to check your answer. question #2 of 6 incorrect you did not select all of the correct responses. continue continue continue continue continue continue correct that's right! you selected all of the correct responses. continue continue continue continue continue continue which of the following colors indicate an alarm at the rda is significant and requires your immediate attention? red red red red red red white white white white white white green green green green green green yellow yellow yellow yellow yellow yellow orange orange orange orange orange orange question #3 of 6 incorrect incorrect. the correct area is in the vicinity of the rda icon/indicator in the upper-left portion of the image. continue continue continue continue continue continue correct that's right! continue continue continue continue continue continue click on the rpg hci indicator for the rda’s current elevation angle question #4 of 6 incorrect you did not select the correct response. continue continue continue continue continue continue correct that's right! you selected the correct response. continue continue continue continue continue continue click on the button in the rpg hci that we discussed to initiate a manual system performance check. click the submit button to check your answer. question #5 of 6 incorrect you did not select the correct response. continue continue continue continue continue continue correct that's right! you selected the correct response. continue continue continue continue continue continue type your text here look at image of the rpg hci and enter the operational state of the rpg question #6 of 6 course complete! <Document xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xmlns:xsd="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema"> <Content> <Block> <Style LeadingMargin="0" FirstLineMargin="0" Justification="Left" ListLevel="1" LineSpacingRule="Multiple" 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This training is part of the Radar & Applications Course topic on the Principles of Radar. Let’s get started!"> <Style FontFamily="+minor" FontSize="11" FontIsBold="False" FontIsItalic="False" FontIsUnderline="False" FontIsStrikeout="False" ForegroundColor="dk1,00" Elevation="Normal" DisplayCase="AsIs" LinkColor="dk1,00" /> </Span> </Block> </Content> </Document> <Document xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xmlns:xsd="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema"> <Content> <Block> <Style /> <Span Text=" Here is a roadmap for the RAC Principles topic. This lesson, which is part of the Radar Fundamentals section, is highlighted. Once you have had a chance to look over the roadmap, advance to the next slide."> <Style FontSize="11" /> </Span> </Block> </Content> </Document> <Document xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xmlns:xsd="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema"> <Content> <Block> <Style /> <Span Text=" Here are the learning objectives for this lesson. Please take a moment to look them over and press the next button when you are ready to advance to the next slide."> <Style FontSize="11" /> </Span> </Block> </Content> </Document> <Document xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xmlns:xsd="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema"> <Content> <Block> <Style /> <Span Text=" Remember back to the Introduction to the WSR-88D System lesson, that there are 6 components to the radar. The RPG HCI is the tool that the radar operator can use to monitor and control aspects of 5 of these components: the Radar Data Acquisition Unit (or RDA), the wideband communications lines, the Radar Product Generator (or RPG), the product distribution (or narrowband) comms lines, and users. This lesson will discuss some basic ways that you, the radar operator, can perform some of these tasks. "> <Style FontSize="11" /> </Span> </Block> </Content> </Document> <Document xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xmlns:xsd="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema"> <Content> <Block> <Style /> <Span Text=" Before we dive into specifics of monitoring and controlling the radar system, we should point out the differences between three kinds of tools the RPG HCI provides you to perform these tasks. Icons provide graphical representations of different parts of the radar system, such as the RPG. Buttons are clickable boxes that launch other windows or run commands, such as the RDA Control button. Indicators give the radar operator information about the state of the system, such as what elevation tilt the radar is currently collecting. All of these items give the radar operator the tools they need to perform key tasks on the system."> <Style FontSize="11" /> </Span> </Block> </Content> </Document> <Document xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xmlns:xsd="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema"> <Content> <Block> <Style /> <Span Text=" Let me make one last point. This lesson has a limited scope, so you will not be taught what every window or command can do. I will focus on key important tasks that radar operators should know how to perform to ensure the radar is operating properly. To use an analogy, I will not be walking you through the user’s manual like you might have on your car. Instead, I’m going to teach you about those “check engine” type lights in your car and similar monitoring tasks to ensure you car remains drivable."> <Style FontSize="11" /> </Span> </Block> </Content> </Document> <Document xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xmlns:xsd="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema"> <Content> <Block> <Style LeadingMargin="0" FirstLineMargin="0" Justification="Left" ListLevel="1" LineSpacingRule="Multiple" LineSpacing="20" SpacingBefore="4.32" SpacingAfter="0"> <ListStyle ListType="None" ListTypeFormat="Plain" Start="0" Color="#000000,00" BulletChar="•" BulletFont="Arial"> <BulletPicture Size="0x0" /> </ListStyle> </Style> <Span Text=" Let’s start by discussing how the RPG HCI can help you control and monitor the RDA’s status. We will focus on three areas associated with the RDA icon: the RDA Control/Status GUI, manually initiating a system performance check, and monitoring alarms. Use the buttons on the left-hand side of the slide to navigate between these sections. Once you have viewed all of these topics, click on the “Go to Wideband” button on the slide to advance to the next section of the course."> <Style FontFamily="+minor" FontSize="11" FontIsBold="False" FontIsItalic="False" FontIsUnderline="False" FontIsStrikeout="False" ForegroundColor="dk1,00" Elevation="Normal" DisplayCase="AsIs" LinkColor="dk1,00" /> </Span> </Block> </Content> </Document> <Document xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xmlns:xsd="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema"> <Content> <Block> <Style LeadingMargin="0" FirstLineMargin="0" Justification="Left" ListLevel="1" LineSpacingRule="Multiple" LineSpacing="20" SpacingBefore="4.32" SpacingAfter="0"> <ListStyle ListType="None" ListTypeFormat="Plain" Start="0" Color="#000000,00" BulletChar="•" BulletFont="Arial"> <BulletPicture Size="0x0" /> </ListStyle> </Style> <Span Text=" Clicking on the “Control” button on the RDA icon opens the RDA Control/Status Window. This GUI controls the basic functions of the RDA. Click on the button to learn more about the GUI."> <Style FontFamily="+minor" FontSize="11" FontIsBold="False" FontIsItalic="False" FontIsUnderline="False" FontIsStrikeout="False" ForegroundColor="dk1,00" Elevation="Normal" DisplayCase="AsIs" LinkColor="dk1,00" /> </Span> </Block> </Content> </Document> <Document xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xmlns:xsd="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema"> <Content> <Block> <Style LeadingMargin="0" FirstLineMargin="0" Justification="Left" ListLevel="1" LineSpacingRule="Multiple" LineSpacing="20" SpacingBefore="4.32" SpacingAfter="0"> <ListStyle ListType="None" ListTypeFormat="Plain" Start="0" Color="#000000,00" BulletChar="•" BulletFont="Arial"> <BulletPicture Size="0x0" /> </ListStyle> </Style> <Span Text=" The RDA Control/Status GUI shows you basic information about how the RDA is currently functioning. The RDA State panel allows you to monitor and change which of the operational states the RDA is in. During most situations, you want this to say “Operate”. If it doesn’t (and you don’t know of maintenance being done on the system), you should mention this information to your radar focal point, Electronics (or El) Tech, or shift supervisor. "> <Style FontFamily="+minor" FontSize="11" FontIsBold="False" FontIsItalic="False" FontIsUnderline="False" FontIsStrikeout="False" ForegroundColor="dk1,00" Elevation="Normal" DisplayCase="AsIs" LinkColor="dk1,00" /> </Span> </Block> </Content> </Document> <Document xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xmlns:xsd="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema"> <Content> <Block> <Style LeadingMargin="0" FirstLineMargin="0" Justification="Left" ListLevel="1" LineSpacingRule="Multiple" LineSpacing="20" SpacingBefore="4.32" SpacingAfter="0"> <ListStyle ListType="None" ListTypeFormat="Plain" Start="0" Color="#000000,00" BulletChar="•" BulletFont="Arial"> <BulletPicture Size="0x0" /> </ListStyle> </Style> <Span Text=" When choose to initiate a performance check manually, you will see this warning message. The current volume scan will continue as normal, then the system check will occur. And you’ve just bought yourself 8 hours of uninterrupted data collection."> <Style FontFamily="+minor" FontSize="11" FontIsBold="False" FontIsItalic="False" FontIsUnderline="False" FontIsStrikeout="False" ForegroundColor="dk1,00" Elevation="Normal" DisplayCase="AsIs" LinkColor="dk1,00" /> </Span> </Block> </Content> </Document> <Document xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xmlns:xsd="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema"> <Content> <Block> <Style LeadingMargin="0" FirstLineMargin="0" Justification="Left" ListLevel="1" LineSpacingRule="Multiple" LineSpacing="20" SpacingBefore="4.32" SpacingAfter="0"> <ListStyle ListType="None" ListTypeFormat="Plain" Start="0" Color="#000000,00" BulletChar="•" BulletFont="Arial"> <BulletPicture Size="0x0" /> </ListStyle> </Style> <Span Text=" Let me show you an example of when you might need to manually start a system performance check. Say you notice your radar’s Reflectivity has significantly degraded quality like in the example shown. You look at the RPG HCI, and notice that the radar recently completed a system performance check. When this happens, you will want to do two things. First, manually initiate a systems performance check. Second, talk to your El Tech, radar focal point, or lead forecaster on shift. The data degradation may be a result of an underlying maintenance issue with the radar. You can always contact the ROC Hotline staff if you need additional assistance."> <Style FontFamily="+minor" FontSize="11" FontIsBold="False" FontIsItalic="False" FontIsUnderline="False" FontIsStrikeout="False" ForegroundColor="dk1,00" Elevation="Normal" DisplayCase="AsIs" LinkColor="dk1,00" /> </Span> </Block> </Content> </Document> <Document xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xmlns:xsd="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema"> <Content> <Block> <Style LeadingMargin="0" FirstLineMargin="0" Justification="Left" ListLevel="1" LineSpacingRule="Multiple" LineSpacing="20" SpacingBefore="4.32" SpacingAfter="0"> <ListStyle ListType="None" ListTypeFormat="Plain" Start="0" Color="#000000,00" BulletChar="•" BulletFont="Arial"> <BulletPicture Size="0x0" /> </ListStyle> </Style> <Span Text=" Clicking on the “Alarms” button on the RDA icons opens the RDA Alarms Window. This GUI controls the basic functions of the RDA. Click on the button to learn more about the GUI."> <Style FontFamily="+minor" FontSize="11" FontIsBold="False" FontIsItalic="False" FontIsUnderline="False" FontIsStrikeout="False" ForegroundColor="dk1,00" Elevation="Normal" DisplayCase="AsIs" LinkColor="dk1,00" /> </Span> </Block> </Content> </Document> <Document xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xmlns:xsd="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema"> <Content> <Block> <Style LeadingMargin="0" FirstLineMargin="0" Justification="Left" ListLevel="1" LineSpacingRule="Multiple" LineSpacing="20" SpacingBefore="4.32" SpacingAfter="0"> <ListStyle ListType="None" ListTypeFormat="Plain" Start="0" Color="#000000,00" BulletChar="•" BulletFont="Arial"> <BulletPicture Size="0x0" /> </ListStyle> </Style> <Span Text=" The task you are most likely to perform in this GUI involves the System Performance Check. The radar runs this performance check every 8 hours to ensure the system operates correctly. During this check, the radar collects no data. If you can prevent it, you don’t want the next scheduled performance check to occur while significant weather is on-going. The way you prevent this issue is to initiate a performance check during a quieter period. Click on the “Initiate Performance Check” check box to learn more."> <Style FontFamily="+minor" FontSize="11" FontIsBold="False" FontIsItalic="False" FontIsUnderline="False" FontIsStrikeout="False" ForegroundColor="dk1,00" Elevation="Normal" DisplayCase="AsIs" LinkColor="dk1,00" /> </Span> <Span Text="
"> <Style FontFamily="Arial" FontSize="12" FontIsBold="False" FontIsItalic="False" FontIsUnderline="False" FontIsStrikeout="False" ForegroundColor="dk1,00" Elevation="Normal" DisplayCase="AsIs" LinkColor="dk1,00" /> </Span> </Block> <Block> <Style LeadingMargin="0" FirstLineMargin="0" Justification="Left" ListLevel="1" LineSpacingRule="Multiple" LineSpacing="20" SpacingBefore="4.32" SpacingAfter="0"> <ListStyle ListType="None" ListTypeFormat="Plain" Start="0" Color="#000000,00" BulletChar="•" BulletFont="Arial"> <BulletPicture Size="0x0" /> </ListStyle> </Style> <Span Text=""> <Style FontFamily="Arial" FontSize="12" FontIsBold="False" FontIsItalic="False" FontIsUnderline="False" FontIsStrikeout="False" ForegroundColor="dk1,00" Elevation="Normal" DisplayCase="AsIs" LinkColor="dk1,00" /> </Span> </Block> </Content> </Document> <Document xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xmlns:xsd="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema"> <Content> <Block> <Style LeadingMargin="0" FirstLineMargin="0" Justification="Left" ListLevel="1" LineSpacingRule="Multiple" LineSpacing="20" SpacingBefore="4.32" SpacingAfter="0"> <ListStyle ListType="None" ListTypeFormat="Plain" Start="0" Color="#000000,00" BulletChar="•" BulletFont="Arial"> <BulletPicture Size="0x0" /> </ListStyle> </Style> <Span Text=" The RDA Alarms GUI allows you to monitor RDA performance in more detail than the Control/Status GUI provides. This window displays all of the alarms from the RDA. If the list of alarms seems too much, you can filter the alarms a few different ways. You can sort by device using the 7 checkboxes in the Device panel. Just remember that if you toggle a device off so the alarms don’t appear, it doesn’t make the underlying problem go away. You can also filter by parameters such as time, date, or message text content. More important is the message color codes. White, yellow, and green messages can generally be ignored as they are usually just status messages. Orange and red labeled messages matter more. If these alarms don’t clear themselves quickly, you should alert the El Tech, radar focal point, or shift supervisor so that they can troubleshoot the issue further."> <Style FontFamily="+minor" FontSize="11" FontIsBold="False" FontIsItalic="False" FontIsUnderline="False" FontIsStrikeout="False" ForegroundColor="dk1,00" Elevation="Normal" DisplayCase="AsIs" LinkColor="dk1,00" /> </Span> </Block> </Content> </Document> <Document xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xmlns:xsd="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema"> <Content> <Block> <Style /> <Span Text=" So now let’s move on to control & monitoring the wideband communication lines for the WSR-88D. Once again, we will focus on three areas: The wideband comms icon and how it relates to the transmitted waveform, the Interface Control GUI, and alarms related to wideband comms. "> <Style FontFamily="+minor" FontSize="11" /> </Span> <Span Text="Use the buttons on the left-hand side of the slide to navigate between these sections. Once you have viewed all of these topics, click on the “Go to RPG” button on the slide to advance to the next section of the course."> <Style FontFamily="+minor" FontSize="11" FontIsBold="False" FontIsItalic="False" FontIsUnderline="False" FontIsStrikeout="False" ForegroundColor="#444444" Elevation="Normal" DisplayCase="AsIs" LinkColor="#444444" /> </Span> </Block> </Content> </Document> <Document xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xmlns:xsd="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema"> <Content> <Block> <Style /> <Span Text=" When you look at the RPG HCI, the icon that represents the wideband comms line also provides an indicator for what waveform the radar is currently transmitting. So, the icon will show one of three configurations. First, is the Contiguous Surveillance scan from the Split and Batch cuts where Reflectivity and Doppler data are collected. The second configuration will be for the Contiguous Doppler scan from the Split and Batch cuts where Reflectivity, Velocity, and Spectrum Width data will be collected. Lastly, is the Contiguous Doppler scan on the upper tilts where all four channels are transmitted and received simultaneously. More information on why these waveforms are important will be covered in the Range Unfolding lesson in this topic."> <Style FontSize="11" /> </Span> </Block> </Content> </Document> <Document xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xmlns:xsd="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema"> <Content> <Block> <Style /> <Span Text=" Clicking on the Wideband Comms icon will launch the Interface Control GUI. Click on the icon to learn more about this interface."> <Style FontSize="11" /> </Span> </Block> </Content> </Document> <Document xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xmlns:xsd="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema"> <Content> <Block> <Style /> <Span Text=" From this window, you can check the state of the comms line and change its status. You want the “State” field to say Connected. If it doesn’t, and your radar isn’t offline for maintenance for some reason, you can attempt to reconnect the connection from the Wideband Control panel. NOTE: Connecting and disconnecting the wideband comms should be handled by your El Tech. However, forecasters should be familiar with how to access this functionality in case they need to reactivate the connection for some reason."> <Style FontFamily="Open Sans" FontSize="11" FontIsBold="False" FontIsItalic="False" FontIsUnderline="False" FontIsStrikeout="False" ForegroundColor="dk1,00" Elevation="Normal" DisplayCase="AsIs" LinkColor="dk1,00" /> </Span> </Block> </Content> </Document> <Document xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xmlns:xsd="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema"> <Content> <Block> <Style LeadingMargin="0" FirstLineMargin="0" Justification="Left" ListLevel="1" LineSpacingRule="Multiple" LineSpacing="20" SpacingBefore="4.32" SpacingAfter="0"> <ListStyle ListType="None" ListTypeFormat="Plain" Start="0" Color="#000000,00" BulletChar="•" BulletFont="Arial"> <BulletPicture Size="0x0" /> </ListStyle> </Style> <Span Text=" Alarms related to the wideband communications can be monitored from the RDA Alarms Window. Click on the RDA Alarms button to learn more about how to this task."> <Style FontFamily="+minor" FontSize="11" FontIsBold="False" FontIsItalic="False" FontIsUnderline="False" FontIsStrikeout="False" ForegroundColor="dk1,00" Elevation="Normal" DisplayCase="AsIs" LinkColor="dk1,00" /> </Span> </Block> </Content> </Document> <Document xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xmlns:xsd="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema"> <Content> <Block> <Style LeadingMargin="0" FirstLineMargin="0" Justification="Left" ListLevel="1" LineSpacingRule="Multiple" LineSpacing="20" SpacingBefore="4.32" SpacingAfter="0"> <ListStyle ListType="None" ListTypeFormat="Plain" Start="0" Color="#000000,00" BulletChar="•" BulletFont="Arial"> <BulletPicture Size="0x0" /> </ListStyle> </Style> <Span Text=" Alarm messages for the Wideband comms lines show up in the display window with a ”COM” designation. You can see a couple of wideband comms messages in this example. Remember how you can filter the messages by device type? Well, one of the devices you can filter by is “COM” if you are looking for wideband comms messages and don’t see one, try setting the filters in the Alarms window to display only that device. As a reminder, only the orange and red colored messages require your attention. In the example shown, a green message clears the orange colored message after a few seconds. So, all is good with the Wideband comms."> <Style FontFamily="+minor" FontSize="11" FontIsBold="False" FontIsItalic="False" FontIsUnderline="False" FontIsStrikeout="False" ForegroundColor="dk1,00" Elevation="Normal" DisplayCase="AsIs" LinkColor="dk1,00" /> </Span> </Block> </Content> </Document> <Document xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xmlns:xsd="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema"> <Content> <Block> <Style LeadingMargin="0" FirstLineMargin="0" Justification="Left" ListLevel="1" LineSpacingRule="Multiple" LineSpacing="20" SpacingBefore="4.32" SpacingAfter="0"> <ListStyle ListType="None" ListTypeFormat="Plain" Start="0" Color="#000000,00" BulletChar="•" BulletFont="Arial"> <BulletPicture Size="0x0" /> </ListStyle> </Style> <Span Text=" We will look at the RPG next. The RPG icon on the HCI provides radar operators three buttons and some indicators to control and monitor this component. The Products button provides access to the product generation list and adaptable parameters, among other things, and is outside the scope of this lesson. We will focus on the Control and Status buttons here. Use the buttons on the left-hand side of the slide "> <Style FontFamily="+minor" FontSize="11" /> </Span> <Span Text="to navigate between these sections. Once you have viewed all of these topics, click on the “Go to Narrowband” button on the slide to advance to the next section of the course."> <Style FontFamily="+minor" FontSize="11" FontIsBold="False" FontIsItalic="False" FontIsUnderline="False" FontIsStrikeout="False" ForegroundColor="dk1,00" Elevation="Normal" DisplayCase="AsIs" LinkColor="dk1,00" /> </Span> </Block> </Content> </Document> <Document xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xmlns:xsd="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema"> <Content> <Block> <Style LeadingMargin="0" FirstLineMargin="0" Justification="Left" ListLevel="1" LineSpacingRule="Multiple" LineSpacing="20" SpacingBefore="4.32" SpacingAfter="0"> <ListStyle ListType="None" ListTypeFormat="Plain" Start="0" Color="#000000,00" BulletChar="•" BulletFont="Arial"> <BulletPicture Size="0x0" /> </ListStyle> </Style> <Span Text=" Clicking on the “Control” button on the RPG icon opens the RPG Control Window. This GUI controls the basic functions of the RDA. Click on the Control button on the image to learn more about the GUI."> <Style FontFamily="+minor" FontSize="11" FontIsBold="False" FontIsItalic="False" FontIsUnderline="False" FontIsStrikeout="False" ForegroundColor="dk1,00" Elevation="Normal" DisplayCase="AsIs" LinkColor="dk1,00" /> </Span> </Block> </Content> </Document> <Document xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xmlns:xsd="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema"> <Content> <Block> <Style LeadingMargin="0" FirstLineMargin="0" Justification="Left" ListLevel="1" LineSpacingRule="Multiple" LineSpacing="20" SpacingBefore="4.32" SpacingAfter="0"> <ListStyle ListType="None" ListTypeFormat="Plain" Start="0" Color="#000000,00" BulletChar="•" BulletFont="Arial"> <BulletPicture Size="0x0" /> </ListStyle> </Style> <Span Text=" The RPG Control GUI shows you the current state of the RPG and provides some basic user controls. The RPG State should say “Operate” if everything is working normally. If it doesn’t (and you don’t know of maintenance being done on the system), you should mention this information to your radar focal point, El Tech, or shift supervisor. "> <Style FontFamily="+minor" FontSize="11" FontIsBold="False" FontIsItalic="False" FontIsUnderline="False" FontIsStrikeout="False" ForegroundColor="dk1,00" Elevation="Normal" DisplayCase="AsIs" LinkColor="dk1,00" /> </Span> </Block> </Content> </Document> <Document xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xmlns:xsd="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema"> <Content> <Block> <Style /> <Span Text=" Occasionally, radar operators must manually reset the hydrometeorological data at the RPG. This task is performed at the RPG Control GUI. To perform this task, first you must unlock the GUI. Click the lock button in the upper right-hand corner of the image to proceed."> <Style FontSize="11" /> </Span> </Block> </Content> </Document> <Document xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xmlns:xsd="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema"> <Content> <Block> <Style /> <Span Text=" Once unlocked, you can now toggle on the parameters in the Reset Hydromet panel. If you need to manually reset one of these parameters, it’s generally a good idea to reset all of them. Click on one of the toggle button in the Reset Hydromet panel to move to the next step."> <Style FontSize="11" /> </Span> </Block> </Content> </Document> <Document xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xmlns:xsd="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema"> <Content> <Block> <Style /> <Span Text=" Once all the buttons have been toggled on, you click the Activate button to reset all of these variables back to zero. Click on the “Activate” button to get to the last step."> <Style FontSize="11" /> </Span> </Block> </Content> </Document> <Document xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xmlns:xsd="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema"> <Content> <Block> <Style /> <Span Text=" You’ll see a warning message like this one when you activate the reset. Just click Yes, and everything will be reset for the next volume scan. To understand why you might need to reset these parameters, check out the precipitation lessons later in this topic."> <Style FontSize="11" /> </Span> </Block> </Content> </Document> <Document xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xmlns:xsd="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema"> <Content> <Block> <Style /> <Span Text=" The RPG Status GUI allows users to monitor status messages and alarms. There’s information on the RPG State and Weather mode, as well as a variety of status messages. The RPG Alarm Summary panel groups RPG alarms into three categories: Load Shed, Maintenance Required, and Maintenance Mandatory. Load shedding alarms are usually less critical than the others. However, if consistent load shedding errors appear, forecasters should investigate further. 
"> <Style FontSize="11" /> </Span> </Block> <Block> <Style /> <Span Text=" Unless they clear automatically in a short period of time, Maintenance Required and Maintenance Mandatory alarms do require users to take action. Just in case you are wondering, mandatory alarms are more time sensitive than required alarms. These alarms usually relate to RPG software issues. Common issues include a backlog of products, improper generation of products and connectivity issues. "> <Style FontSize="11" /> </Span> </Block> </Content> </Document> <Document xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xmlns:xsd="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema"> <Content> <Block> <Style LeadingMargin="0" FirstLineMargin="0" Justification="Left" ListLevel="1" LineSpacingRule="Multiple" LineSpacing="20" SpacingBefore="4.32" SpacingAfter="0"> <ListStyle ListType="None" ListTypeFormat="Plain" Start="0" Color="#000000,00" BulletChar="•" BulletFont="Arial"> <BulletPicture Size="0x0" /> </ListStyle> </Style> <Span Text=" The last icons we will look at involve the Narrowband (or Product Distribution) communications lines and related communications with other users. "> <Style FontFamily="+minor" FontSize="11" /> </Span> <Span Text="The “narrowband” moniker dates back to when these connections were significantly narrower in bandwidth than the wideband comms lines."> <Style FontFamily="+minor" FontSize="11" FontIsBold="False" FontIsItalic="False" FontIsUnderline="False" FontIsStrikeout="False" Elevation="Normal" DisplayCase="AsIs" LinkColor="dk1,00" /> </Span> <Span Text=" Use the buttons on the left-hand side of the slide "> <Style FontFamily="+minor" FontSize="11" /> </Span> <Span Text="to navigate between these sections. Once you have viewed all of these topics, click on the “Go to Summary” button on the slide to advance to the next section of the course."> <Style FontFamily="+minor" FontSize="11" FontIsBold="False" FontIsItalic="False" FontIsUnderline="False" FontIsStrikeout="False" ForegroundColor="#444444" Elevation="Normal" DisplayCase="AsIs" LinkColor="#444444" /> </Span> </Block> </Content> </Document> <Document xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xmlns:xsd="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema"> <Content> <Block> <Style /> <Span Text=" The Product Distribution Comms Status window can be accessed by clicking on either the ”Comms” button on the Users icon or the green connection line between the RPG and Users icons. Click on that button to learn more about this GUI."> <Style FontSize="11" /> </Span> </Block> </Content> </Document> <Document xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xmlns:xsd="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema"> <Content> <Block> <Style /> <Span Text=" This window shows all of the connection lines available to users and their current status. Your Radar Program leader should have a list of dedicated users who have a pre-defined line on this display. Other users will access the RPG via dial-up or wide area network (or WAN) connections."> <Style FontSize="11" /> </Span> </Block> </Content> </Document> <Document xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xmlns:xsd="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema"> <Content> <Block> <Style /> <Span Text=" The Console Message window can be accessed by clicking on the “Console Messages” button from the list of buttons on the right-hand side of the RPG HCI. Click on that button to learn more about this GUI."> <Style FontSize="11" /> </Span> </Block> </Content> </Document> <Document xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xmlns:xsd="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema"> <Content> <Block> <Style /> <Span Text=" The Production Distribution Comms Status display can help you troubleshoot connection issues for other users and should be monitored routinely as part of your shift. If another user has a connection issue, the status should say “DISCON” for disconnected or “COM PEND” for connection pending. Not every line with these states is a problem, though. Another column that can help is Rate. This column shows you the bandwidth available for product transfer. This screenshot is from our local network, so 2 MB/s is a little more bandwidth than you’re likely to see. Here’s another example with more representative rates. Earlier we mentioned that load shedding alarms are less critical than other alarms at the RPG, but investigate them if they persist. You can investigate these issues by monitoring the connection rate here and compare to the user’s product list. Solutions include having the user reduce the number of products requested or possibly using a different connection line."> <Style FontSize="11" /> </Span> </Block> </Content> </Document> <Document xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xmlns:xsd="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema"> <Content> <Block> <Style /> <Span Text=" When a change in the radar’s operating status occurs (or is observed if unplanned), you should notify all radar users of the change as a best practice. A quick way to notify users involves sending a Free Text message product, or FTM. These messages can be generated from this GUI. Generally speaking, you will want to send the FTM to all users if there’s an issue. So, choose the “All” checkbox before clicking the “Send” button. When the message is sent, you will not see anything happen on your end. However, you can view the FTM product in an AWIPS test editor window. In fact, we recommend you do just that to ensure the message got sent."> <Style FontSize="11" /> </Span> </Block> </Content> </Document> <Document xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xmlns:xsd="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema"> <Content> <Block> <Style /> <Span Text=" During this lesson, we discussed how radar operators can use the RPG HCI to monitor and control the components of the WSR-88D system. We identified the different icons, buttons, and indicators on the RPG HCI related to those components. We looked at some basic control and monitoring functions you can perform for the RDA, wideband communications lines, the RPG, and the product distribution (or narrowband) comms lines. Examples of some of those specific tasks include initiating a manual system performance check, looking at alarm messages for both the RDA and RPG, and sending a Free Text Message to communicate the radar operating status to other users.
"> <Style FontSize="11" /> </Span> </Block> <Block> <Style /> <Span Text=" Once you are ready to take the quiz, click on the next button below to proceed."> <Style FontSize="11" /> </Span> </Block> </Content> </Document> <Document xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xmlns:xsd="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema"> <Content> <Block> <Style /> <Span Text=" You have successfully completed this course. You can look over the roadmap on the slide to see what courses remain in this topic or you can click the Exit button to close the window and record your completion."> <Style FontSize="11" /> </Span> </Block> </Content> </Document>