Hazard Service (Hydro) Evaluation

During the period from September 17-28, 2018, the Operations Proving Ground (OPG) hosted two week-long advanced beta testing sessions, aimed at evaluating Initial Operating Capability (IOC) functional requirements of the Hazard Services (HS) warning software for NWS WFO hydrologic products and services. These tests, conducted in collaboration with the AWIPS Program Office and the HS Tiger Team, involved a series of simulation cases, run in displaced real-time, during which forecasters were assigned to issue appropriate watches, warnings, advisories, and river statements, as needed. Simulations were preceded by a full day of training and familiarization exercises to ensure participants were prepared to assess functionality and performance characteristics effectively. Click on the pictures below for full report document.