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Program Documents and Links Last Updated
All Programs - NLSC Return Shipping Information New
- All Programs Maintenance Note 1: Procedures for Equipment Return to NLSC (to be revised)
- NWS H-14B Online Equipment Return Form New
01/10/2020
AROS - Remote Operator User Manual for the Vaisala Automated Radiosonde Observing System (AROS) Model AS15 v1.1 New
- Remote Operator Quick Reference Guide for the Vaisala Automated Radiosonde Observing System (AROS) Model AS15 v1.0 New
- AROS Operator Training - Autosonde Instant Sounding (Video - Download mp4) New
- AROS Operator Training - Autosonde Instant Sounding (Video - Plays in browser)New- Site Operator User Manual for the Vaisala Automated Radiosonde Observing System (AROS) Model AS15 v1.2 New
- Site Operator Quick Reference Guide for the Vaisala Automated Radiosonde Observing System (AROS) Model AS15 v1.02 New
- AROS Operator Training - Autosonde Balloon Loading (Video - Download mp4) New
- AROS Operator Training - Autosonde Balloon Loading (Video - Plays in browser)New
01/27/2020
ASOS - ASOS Maintenance Note 111, Distribution of STM S100, Revision B, Chapter 16.2 for
the Thunderstorm Sensor (VAISALA TSS928)
Navy Installations Only New
- ASOS Maintenance Note 109, ASOS Wind Tower Pivot Pin Inspection New
- ASOS Modification Note 105, Installation of ASOS Ice Free Wind (IFW) Sensor (Vaisala Model WMT702) New
03/18/2020
AWIPS - AWIPS System Modification Note 95, NCEP NAS Replacementnew
- AWIPS Software Installation Note 115, Release 19.3.1 new
- AWIPS System Modification Note 96, RFC Mass Storage Reallocationnew
- AWIPS System Administration Note 23, Revision A, Reboot Instructions for RHEL 7 Systems new
- AWIPS Software Installation Note 114, Release 19.2.1
- AWIPS Hardware/Software Release Statusnew
- Release OB Install Instructions and Release Notes
03/27/2020
NWR/BMH - NWR Nautel Transmitter Preventive Maintenance Schedule
- NWR Transmitter Manuals
- NWR Transmitter Maintenance Schedule - Crown
- NWR Transmitter Maintenance Schedule - SRS
- NOAA Weather Radio (NWR) Home Page
- Broadcast Message Handler (BMH) Home Page (under construction)
- EHB 7 (Communication Equipment)
- NWR Transmitter Remote Applications and Software/Firmware Updates
- UHF Radio Software and Firmware Updates
- NWR RSM Pilot Software and Firmware Updates
12/27/2018
Environment & Safety - Safety Advocate Volume 4, Issue 4 New
- NWS/NOAA Environmental and Safety Contacts New
- SPCC Training Template PDF
- SPCC Training Template Word
- Occupational Safety & Health Protection For NOAA Employees, Dept of Commerce poster
- ES&H Training Matrix
- Global Harmonization System - Hazard Communication Training
- Initial Report of NOAA Incident, Injury, Work Related Illness, or Near Miss
- Report of a Possible Safety or Health Hazard
- Workers' Compensation Procedures
- OSHA Safety Poster: Job Safety and Health: It's the Law External site
- Monthly Safety Inspection Checklist
12/27/2019
NEXRAD - Main Technical Manual Publication Page
   Active Modification Notes     Inactive Modification Notes
   Active Maintenance Notes   Inactive Maintenance Notes
   Active Software Notes           Inactive Software Notes
 
RRS, and RSOIS - RRS Software Note 24 Patch for FIPS Compliance and Relative Humidity Fix (RWS V3.4.0.3) 02/13/2020
OPSnet - OPSNet System Modification Note 12: Frequency Disturbance Recorder (FDR) Removal 05/29/2018
Engineering Handbooks - EHB-1 R Weather Surveillance Radar 19-14new
- EHB-1 Misc. - Miscellaneous 19-12
- Subscribe to NWS Technical Order Updates
12/27/2019
Facilities - Kohler Emergency Generator Documents for ASOS and NWR
- Facilities Maintenance Schedule - GenCore Hydrogen Fuel Cells and Storage Module
 
Equipment Calibration - New Calibration Contract Site Visit Schedule March 19 2020 new
- Instructions for Equipment Not Calibrated On-site
- Calibration of RF Radiation Meters (and Monitors)
03/19/2020
Hydrology Hydrology
Surface
 
EMRS - EMRS Maintenance Note 5, Reporting of NOAA Weather Radio (NWR) Transmitter Outage Events in EMRS 05/23/2018
COOP FPR-D D111D Note 3, Revision A: Solar Panel Regulator Installation
- COOP D111D Note 5, Modification - Fischer and Porter (F&P;) Rebuild Version D (FPR-D) Backup Battery Replacement
FPR-D Rain Gauge

FPR-D Observer Instructions
FPR-D Operations Manual
FPR-D Plotting Macro
FPR-D Assembly Procedures
FPR-D Firmware 1.05 and 1.06 (zip file)
FPR-D D111D Note 4 Firmware Upgrade (1.06)
Pacific Region Pictorial Guide
Papertape Decoding Instructions, For 79-1D
FPR-E Rain Gauge
FPR-E Observer Instructions
FPR-E Operations Manual
FPR-E Plotting Macro (XLS file)
FPR-E Assembly Procedures
Configuration File for FPR-E Assembly
Quick Worksheet for Calibration
FPR-E D111E Note 2 Battery Cable Modification
Papertape Decoding Instructions, For 79-ID
WS Form 79-ID, (XLS file)
National Precipitation Verification Unit (2010)
COOP Precipitation Data: Application to NWS Hydrologic Services (2010)
Temperture Air
COOP C460 Note 2, MODIFICATION
NIMBUS Operating Manual
COOP Temperature Sites (Map)
Evaporation Wind
Observer Instructions - NovaLynx Black Cup (F106-1)
Water Temperture
TW24 Long Stem Digital Max/Min Thermometer
12/27/2019

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