• Completed implementation of ARPS/ADAS analysis scheme

• Worked with ENSCO to finalize ingest and improve timeliness of numerous data sets (RUC, Satellite, KMLB level II radar data, METARS, NASA tower mesonet, NASA profilers, FAWN mesonet, APRS mesonet, ACARS) into ADAS and began continuous updates with 15 minute frequency. Implemented "blacklist" feature.

• Transitioned ARPS/ADAS analyses into forecast operations
  • Developed web-based display for realtime analyses and presented training seminar to staff. Examined output daily, evaluated usefulness, and introduced discussion into daily map briefings as appropriate. Developed web-based display for public use as a 'graphical weather roundup'.
     
• Organized and hosted Technical Interchange Meeting (TIM) #6 [14-15 November]
  • Solicited presentations, produced an agenda, organized participation/attendance, and hosted event at FIT.

• Travelled to SMG for an orientation visit during a shuttle landing opportunity [30 April - 02 May]
  • Organized and participated in a familiarization trip to observe shuttle landing forecast preparations and briefings during STS-100. Provided a written summary of experiences to staff.
     
• Supported 7 space shuttle missions
  • Provided WSR-88D support and forecast coordination as requested during shuttle launch and landing operations. Traveled to the ROCC to observe shuttle launch preparations and abort scenarios on three occasions (STS-98 - 7 Feb., STS-100 - 19 Apr., and STS-105 - 9 Aug.). Four MLB forecasters completed orientation trips to the AMU / ROCC.
     
• Authored / co-authored several articles on the ARPS/ADAS implementation, reviewed numerous AMU manuscripts, provided comments on AMU tasks, and attended and/or participated in interagency meetings:
  • Authored and presented "An Operational Local Data Integration System (LDIS) at NWS Melbourne"
  • Published similar paper as a NWS-SR Technical Attachment
  • Submitted abstract to 2001 NWA meeting "A real-time configuration of the ARPS Data Analysis System to support operational forecasting in east-central Florida"
  • Co-authored Weather and Forecasting journal article "Local data integration over east-central Florida using the ARPS Data Analysis System"
  • Submitted paper to 2002 AMS Annual meeting "Local data analysis on AWIPS at NWS Melbourne, FL"
  • Reviewed: "Simulation of a real-time local data integration system over east-central Florida
  • Reviewed: "Exploit NEXRAD: Extended evaluation of core aspect ratio"
  • Formally discussed "Anvil" task and "Stats" task with AMU (ENSCO, Inc.).
  • Attended GPS IPWV workshops at Embry Riddle University and the ROCC, attended seminar at the ROCC on the AMU final report on the RAMS evaluation, and participtated in telcons: ERDAS/RAMS, LDIS Phase IV (several), and LDIS task extension (several).
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• Updated AMU sections on MLB internet site and LANTERN
  • Developed a new AMU section for the MLB homepage, containing the recently established position description, documentation of recently completed and current tasks, agency interactions, etc. Reorganized the AMU section of the LANTERN intranet site.
     
• Other tasks:
  • Developed WARNGEN "competency units" to conduct staff training
  • Presented "TC Mesocyclone" seminar at University of Hawaii
  • Attended NOAA Hurricane Conference at TPC and made gHLS presentation
  • Reviewed several drafts of COMET proposal with SPC and SLU concerning "TC mesocyclones"
  • Attended AMS annual meeting and presented "graphical flood threat" poster
  • Organized and sponsored "Florida Tropical Workshop" at TPC
  • Attended Florida prescribed burn course (fire weather)
  • Completed COMET project with TBW and USF concerning "Wildfire Forecasting in Florida"
  • Entertained Global Atmospherics, Inc. and FIT meteorologists during on-site visits
  • Completed numerous AWIPS and HP workstation modifications, localizations, customizations
  • Participated in several telcons, local meetings concerning 2002 AMS meeting organization
  • Worked with AMU (ENSCO, Inc.) meteorologist during numerous on-site visits

01/06/02 SMS