Dynamic Radar Cross Sections

Purpose:

*** New Radar Cross Section capability is not stable and should not be utilized operationally due to software concerns. *** These jobsheets will cover how to use the new Cross Sections capability implemented in 23.4.2. This is primarily for forecasters who want to experiment with the new capability and prepare a procedure for operational use. Please send any feedback to nws.wdtd.awips@noaa.gov.

Tasks:

AWIPS 23.4.2 comes with a new “xxxx Cross Sections” menu containing three types of cross section options:
 

  1. CAPPI - Constant Altitude Planned Position Indicator horizontal cross sections that use up and down arrows to step through levels that are in configurable "Vertical Integration" groups.
  2. Vertical Cross Sections - These leverage the Baselines tool from the Tools menu.
  3. 3 Panel Combo - Three panels consisting of the following:
    • All Tilts Panel with Baselines
    • CAPPI Panel
    • Vertical Cross Section Panel

     

    Follow the jobsheets in the proper order listed below for efficiency.

     

 1. Loading CAPPI and Basics

2. Loading Vertical Cross Sections and Basics

3. Adding Temperature Data to Vertical Cross Sections

4. Loading the 3 Panel Combo and Basics

5. Enabling Radar Virtual Volumes