Advanced
troubleshooting techniques for
decoders
data (for
NCEP only)
Contact
Decoders Support
(for
all users)
Advanced
utilities to monitor ingest of
satellite
data (for
NCEP only)
Note that many WMO bulletin headers and some file paths are coded as UNIX regular expressions to concisely cover all possible permutations. However, occasional changes to some of these are inevitable. For the latest, check the configuration file on the WCOSS at /iodprod/dbnet/ldm/etc/pqact.conf (for NCEP only). Ask any Dataflow specialist for any question about its contents.
One may also reference this Operational Data Inventory Table (.xls) for a comprehensive tabulation of Data Format, WCOSS Raw Data Location, WCOSS Tank (Decoded) Location, Original Source, WMO Headers, and more for most data types.The following are listed on model data dump reports and are used in most model analyses.
Check the tables below for
details on what is or is not ingested:
Types
that do not go through PREPBUFR
PREPBUFR
types in GFS/GDAS
PREPBUFR
types in NAM/NDAS
PREPBUFR
types in RAP
PREPBUFR
types in RTMA
SYNOP
(Manual and automatic synoptic
reports):
SYNOPM
(Manual and automatic mobile
synoptic reports):
SYNOPR
(Restricted synoptic reports (WMO
Res 40) manual and automatic):
Flow
path: GTS data from many sites worldwide =>
NWSTG -- TNC => WCOSS
Many of these data are constructed automatically at TOC using 6-hourly
metar data from "first order" stations as input. If flagged for
deficiency,
check with TOC Tech Control for possible decoder or comms line
problems.
If 6-hourly (00Z, 06Z, 12Z, 18Z) metar data are deficient at the
Gateway,
then synop data can be expected to be deficient. Many synopm data come
from CMC, who provides Mon-Fri support.
If deficient, check bulletin SNCN19 CWAO
in FADD.
METAR
(Aviation surface based
observations):
Flow
path: GTS data from many sites worldwide =>
NWSTG -- TNC => WCOSS
These data are collected regionally and disseminated by ASOS data
acquisition
systems (ADAS). If flagged for deficiency, check NAWIPS, AWIPS, and the
TOC "metar" program in order to determine the extent of the deficiency
such as 'only Canada missing'. Check with AMOC who should be aware of
any
ADAS problem, then report your findings to TOC Tech Control.
DROPW
(Dropwinsonde data):
Flow
path: GTS data usually from TPC or USAF
(CARCAH) or occasionally from non U.S.
sources => NWSTG -- TNC => WCOSS
If expecting some, and they do not show, check with CARCAH or TPC and
find out what WMO
bulletin header was used. Check with TOC Tech Control for any comms
break.
RAOBF
(Fixed land rawinsonde data):
Flow
path: GTS data from many sites worldwide =>
NWSTG -- TNC => WCOSS
If flagged for deficiency, check NAWIPS (Family of Services (FOS)),
bulletin header USUS50
in FADD
and several AWIPS pils in effort
to isolate break in data flow. Reports from U.S. stations are normally
disseminated through AWIPS before reaching the Gateway and other users.
Report findings to TOC Tech Control. Also, call PMB data flow
specialists
if you suspect a data flow problem or DBNet alert problem. Or contact
Jeff
Ator if you suspect a decoder
problem.
RAOBM
(Mobile land rawinsonde data):
RAOBS
(Ship based rawinsonde data):
PIBAL
(Free balloon observations):
Flow
path: GTS data from many sites worldwide =>
NWSTG -- TNC => WCOSS
In the unlikely event these data types are flagged for deficiency,
check
with TOC Tech Control for any line problems.
ACARS
(Automated MDCRS ACARS aircraft
data):
Flow
path: GTS data from ARINC => NWSTG -- TNC
=> WCOSS
These data are distributed from ARINC, many of which are distributed
through the Leesburg link.
ACARS could be flagged for deficiency during times of normally light
air
traffic such as early Sunday and Monday mornings and holidays.
If it is flagged when normal or greater air traffic would be expected,
check
bulletin header IUAX02 KARP
in
FADD to see if any recent bulletins were
made. Then query TOC Tech Control for an explanation. They may contact
ARINC or Leesburg for assistance in troubleshooting.
ACARSA
(Auto MDCRS ACARS aircraft data
(ARINC) via AFWA):
Flow
path: GTS data from ARINC => AFWA =>
NWSTG -- TNC => WCOSS
These have been used as a backup to ACARS in case the direct ACARS feed
from ARINC to NWSTG was down.
They are similar to ACARS except they are channeled through
AFWA on their way from ARINC to NWSTG. Therefore, if ACARSA is flagged
for deficiency
when ACARS is not deficient, AFWA should be the first agency to query
for any
problem. Check WMO header YRXX85 KAWN
in FADD for any recent bulletins.
ACARSA
data have been unavailable since 10/29/2009
because the contract between
ARINC and AFWA expired. Said contract is not expected to be renewed.
AIREP
(Manual AIREP format aircraft data):
PIREP
(Manual PIREP format aircraft data):
Flow
path: GTS data from many worldwide reporting
sites => NWSTG -- TNC => WCOSS
Reporting sites include AWC,
FAA CWSUs, and international centers. If flagged for deficiency, check
a sampling
of AWIPS pils nnnPIR000 where nnn is the node identifier, or a sampling
of UBUS
bulletins in FADD. Then query TOC Tech Control for any line troubles
from FAA,
WMSCR, Leesburg, etc.
AMDAR
(Automated AMDAR
format
ASDAR/ACARS aircraft data):
EADAS
(E-ADAS - European ASDAR/ACARS aircraft data from BUFR):
Flow
path: GTS data from Exeter (Bracknell) =>
NWSTG -- TNC => WCOSS
These data are received from Exeter and are the European counterparts
of the ACARS data described above. If flagged for deficiency, check
bulletin
headers UD(EU|AS|NT|NA|AF)02
EGRR and
IUAD01 EGRR in FADD. NCEP
normally receives
30 to 40 such bulletins per hour. If indeed no or few recent bulletins,
contact
TOC Tech Control, and TOC will probably contact Exeter to discuss and
resolve the problem.
The E-AMDAR system (EADAS1 and backup EADAS2) at Exeter processes these
bulletins.
Data loss may result when migrating flow from primary to backup or vise
versa.
Stewart
Taylor and
Bruce
Truscott are
the E-ADAS specialists at Exeter.
CAMDAR
(Automated Canadian ASDAR/ACARS
data from BUFR):
Flow
path: GTS data from Canada => NWSTG -- TNC
=> WCOSS
These data are received from Canada and are the Canadian counterparts
of the ACARS data
described above. If flagged for deficiency, check bulletin headers IUA.01 CWAO
in FADD, where the dot (.)
stands for one additional character
which could vary.
TAMDAR
(TAMDAR-Mesaba aircraft data from
GSD, netCDF):
TMDARC
(TAMDAR Chautauqua aircraft data
from GSD, netCDF):
TMDARP
(TAMDAR PenAir aircraft data from
GSD, netCDF):
Flow
path: NOAA/ESRL/GSD
-- ldm => WCOSS
If flagged for deficiency, first contact a Dataflow specialist for any
DBNet problem. If none, then contact
ESRL/GSD
where the primary POCs are Leon Benjamin
and Greg
Pratt. Also check bulletin
header IUXA40
KWBC in FADD.
TAMDAR,
TMDARC, and TMDARP data have been
unavailable since
11/19/2011 because the contract between the NWS and AirDAT expired.
Said contract is not expected to be renewed.
TMDARA
(TAMDAR aircraft data - all types
- from AirDAT, BUFR):
Flow
path: GTS data from AirDAT
=> NWSTG
-- TNC => WCOSS
If flagged for deficiency, check bulletin headers IUXA40 KWBC
in FADD. Also check with TOC, as they can
check if any problem at AirDAT.
TMDARA
data have been unavailable since
11/19/2011 because the contract between the NWS and AirDAT expired.
Said contract is not expected to be renewed.
RECCO
(Flight level reconnaissance data):
Flow
path: GTS data usually from TPC or USAF
(CARCAH) or occasionally from non U.S.
sources => NWSTG -- TNC => WCOSS
If expecting some, and they do not show, check with CARCAH or TPC and
find out what WMO
bulletin header was used. Check with TOC Tech Control for any comms
break.
NXRDW
(NEXRAD Vertical Azimuth Display
(VAD) winds from Radar Coded Message):
RADW25
(NEXRAD radial winds superobs, level
2.5 - ORPG):
RADW30
(NEXRAD radial winds superobs, level
3 - NIDS):
RD2RFT,
RD2R(00-23)
(NEXRAD reflectivity UTC hours
00-23, level 2 - GTS):
RD2WND,
RD2W(00-23)
(NEXRAD radial wind UTC hours
00-23, level 2 - GTS):
Flow
path for NXRDW, RADW25: GTS data from U.S.
NEXRAD sites => NWSTG -- TNC => WCOSS
Flow
path for RD2R(00-23), RD2W(00-23): GTS data
from U.S. NEXRAD sites => NWSTG -- ldm => WCOSS
Flow
path for RADW30: GTS data from U.S. NEXRAD
sites => NWSTG -- ldm => NCOSRV -- ftp => WCOSS
If NXRDW is flagged for deficiency, check bulletin SDUS4
in FADD.
If RD2R(00-23), RD2W(00-23) are flagged for deficiency, check WCOSS file
paths:
L2BZ|P2/([A-Z][A-Z][A-Z][A-Z])/([0-9][0-9][0-9][0-9][0-1][0-9][0-3][0-9])([0-2][0-9][0-5][0-9][0-5][0-9])
or
L2BZ|P2/KNEX/(YYYYMMDD)(HHMMSS)
where KNEX is the 4-letter
NEXRAD ID and (YYYYMMDD)(HHMMSS) is the conventionally coded
(date)(time) in year, month, day, hour, minute, second.
The 2.5 level data are placed into /dcom/us007003/radial_wind_2p5 on
the WCOSS.
If RADW25 is flagged for deficiency, check bulletin SDUS9
in FADD.
The 3.0 level data are placed into /dcom/us007003/radial_wind on
the WCOSS.
GPSPW
(GPS integrated precipitable water):
Flow
path: GPSPW
data from NOAA/ESRL/GSD
=> NWSTG -- TNC => WCOSS
If flagged for deficiency, check bulletin ISXT40
KBOU in FADD.
Deficiencies may flag Big Brother. Check BB for additional clues.
Tech Control may call gpsmet
support or the
ESRL/GSD
Forecast Application
Branch (FAB).
PRFLR
(Wind profiler data from NOAA
Profiler Network):
Flow
path: GTS data from NOAA/NWS/OPS12 => NWSTG
-- TNC => WCOSS
If flagged for deficiency, check bulletin IUPT43
KBOU in FADD.
Deficiencies may flag Big Brother. Check BB for additional clues.
Then have Tech Control check with NWS/OPS12.
PRFLRB
(Multi-Agency Profiler (MAP)
and acoustic sounder
(SODAR) winds):
Flow
path: NOAA/ESRL/GSD
-- ldm => WCOSS
First contact a Dataflow specialist for any DBNet problem. If none,
then contact
ESRL/GSD
where the primary POCs are Leon
Benjamin and Greg Pratt.
RASS
(RASS temperatures, NOAA and
Multi-Agency):
Flow
path for NOAA: GTS data from NOAA/NWS/OPS12
=> NWSTG -- TNC => WCOSS
Flow path for Multi-Agency: NOAA/ESRL/GSD-MADIS --
ldm => WCOSS
If NOAA Profiler Network is flagged for deficiency, check bulletin IUPT41
in FADD.
If Multi-Agency is flagged for deficiency, check file ^FSL\.CompressedNetCDF\.MADIS\.map\.(.*),
where the backslash (\) is the escape character to signify literal dots
that follow, and
(.*) means zero or more additional characters.
DBUOY
(Buoy data decoded from WMO FM-18
format, moored or drifting):
Flow
path: GTS data from CLS
America (ARGOS)
=>
NWSTG -- TNC => WCOSS
While CLS America is the primary distributor of DBUOY data, some come
also from Canada.
NWSTG transfers data to NDBC
for data processing and quality control before passing them to
users. If flagged
for deficiency, check bulletins in FADD SSVX0[2-8]
KARS and SSVX02 LFPW
(from France). Then check with TOC Tech Control.
MBUOY
(Buoy data decoded from WMO FM-13
format, moored):
LCMAN
(Land-based C-MAN stations decoded
from C-MAN format):
Flow
path: GTS data from many sites worldwide such
as WAL => NWSTG -- TNC
=> WCOSS
NWSTG transfers data to NDBC
for data processing and quality control before passing them to users.
If flagged for deficiency, check bulletins in FADD SXUS2[0-3] KWNB,
SXUS24 KWOH, SNVD1[57] KWNB,
SNVD2[02] KWNB and
SIVC15,
SIVD1[5-8], SIVD2[0-3][KWBC|KWNB], SIVD4[56],
and also AWIPS
pils BOYCM[1-7].
Then check with
TOC Tech Control.
SHIPS
(Restricted manual and automatic ship reports):
Flow
path: GTS data from many sites worldwide =>
NWSTG -- TNC => WCOSS
Ship reports come to and are distributed from WAL (Wallops) through NOS
CORMS.
If flagged for deficiency, check FADD to see if bulletins are being
made; e.g.,
BMDA90
KWBC and SMVX90 KWBC. Then
call TOC Tech Control who will check for any
line problem and contact WAL as needed.
SHIPSU
(Unrestricted manual and automatic ship reports):
Flow
path: GTS data from many sites worldwide =>
NWSTG -- TNC => WCOSS
Ship reports come to and are distributed from WAL (Wallops) through
NOS/CORMS. If flagged for deficiency, check FADD to see if
bulletins are being made; e.g., BMDA90
KWBC
and SMVX90
KWBC.
Then call Tech Control to check for any line problem and to contact WAL
as needed.
TIDEG
(Tide gauge reports decoded from
CREX format):
Flow
path: GTS data from NOS/CORMS => NWSTG --
TNC => WCOSS
If flagged for deficiency, check bulletins in FADD SOUS5[23] KWBC and
SOPA56 KWBC, and also AWIPS
pil TIDATL. Then contact NOS CORMS
if not updating properly.
Reference this table for useful information pertaining to NESDIS satellite data ingest in the WCOSS.
AIRSEV
(AQUA-AIRS AIRS/AMSU-A/HSB 1B
processed radiances-every FOV):
Flow
path: Svalbard (Norway) downlink => NASA
Goddard (Greenbelt) => NESDIS DDS server -- ftp => WCOSS
Svalbard is located north of the Norway mainland near 80 degrees N. A
high-latitude site is necessary for reception.
If flagged for deficiency, first query ESPC Operations, and specify
Aqua-AIRS. ESPC also manage Polar AIRS and
Model AIRS which are separate entities. If data shortage is limited to
AIRS, then check
with NASA Goddard. Key contact person is Paul Haggerty
(301-817-3876).
One may browse the
NASA
JPL AIRS web pages for
detailed information.
Aqua-AIRS is an actual instrument (atmospheric infrared sounder) on board Aqua while Polar Airs and Model AIRS refer to a system (automatic information retrieval system). Aqua (and Terra) are part of the NASA Earth Observing System (EOS) that is considered a non_NOAA dataset. EOS production is supposed to go operational at NSOF. However, the distribution system at NSOF is on hold due to technical issues with the Quantum server. Resolution date is unknown.
ASCAT (METOP ASCAT scatterometer wind data):GOEST1
(GOES/NESDIS high-resolution 1x1
FOV soundings/radiances):
GOESTH
(GOES/NESDIS high-resolution 1x1 FOV
cloud data):
Flow
path: NESDIS/OSDPB => NESDIS SATEPSDIST1E
server -- ftp => WCOSS
These data come from the satepsdist1e server which is monitored by ESPC
Operations.
If flagged for deficiency, query the ESPC Helpdesk.
GPSRO
(CHAMP, COSMIC1-6, METOP-A/B/GRAS, GRACE-A, SAC-C, TerraSAR-X
and C/NOFS/CORISS GPS radio
occultation data): [Bending angle from all satellites except
CHAMP used by GBL
analysis; refractivity from
all satellites except CHAMP, METOP-B, SAC-C, TerraSAR-X
and C/NOFS used by RGL
analysis]
This dataset is actually comprised of a combination of unique and
independent data subsets from different platforms.
The data are in BUFR format and filed into
/dcom/us007003/ldmdata/obs/upperair/radio_occultation/ on the WCOSS by
LDM.
The data are also sent to the /nwprod/exec/decod_dcrocc decoder. The
output from the decoder is then written into the
/dcom/us007003/YYYYMMDD/b0003/xx010 tank by tranjb where YYYYMMDD is
the conventionally coded current date.
Flow
path for COSMIC, SAC-C, C/NOFS/CORISS: UCAR => NESDIS DDS
server => NWSTG -- TNC => WCOSS
Flow
path for METOP/GRAS: Danish Met. Institute =>
NWSTG -- TNC => WCOSS
Flow
path for CHAMP, GRACE-A, TerraSAR-X: GFZ/Potsdam =>
Exeter
=> NWSTG -- TNC => WCOSS
The now-defunct CHAMP (CHAndra Multiwavelength Project) subset is a
German satellite which is used for
GPS-based atmospheric soundings of refractivity and bending angle based
on radio occultation.
CHAMP data flow through the NWSTG to NCEP. CHAMP WMO IDs: IUT[A-L]14 EDZW,
GRACE-A GFZ (via GTS
node DWD, Offenbach)
See the CHAMP
GFZ/Potsdam web site for more
information.
The GRACE (Gravity Recovery And Climate Experiment) subset is also a German satellite dataset which is used for GPS-based atmospheric soundings of refractivity and bending angle based on radio occultation. GRACE WMO IDs: IUT[A-L]14 EDZW.
The COSMIC (Constellation of Observing System for Meteorology, Ionosphere and Climate) subset is a series of US/JPL satellites used for GPS-based atmospheric soundings of refractivity and bending angle based on radio occultation and comes from UCAR which provides COSMIC data status reports. COSMIC data flows through the NWSTG to NCEP. COSMIC WMO IDs: IUT[A-L]14 KWBC, COSMIC UCAR (via GTS node NESDIS, Washington) See the COSMIC web site for more information.
The GRAS (Global Navigation
Satellite System Receiver for
Atmospheric Sounding) subset is a new European GNSS (Global Navigation
Satellite System) receiver that operates as an atmospheric sounder on
board MetOP-series satellites.
GRAS uses radio occultation to measure vertical profiles of atmospheric
temperature, humidity, refractivity, and bending angle
by tracking signals received from a constellation of GPS navigation
satellites while they are setting or rising behind
earth's atmosphere. GRAS data are received via the GTS from NWSTG.
GRAS WMO IDs: IUT[A-L]14 EKMI,
MetOP / GRAS DMI Copenhagen (GRAS SAF).
For more information, see: European
Space Agency (ESA) MetOP,
and GRAS Satellite Application Facility Instrument,
and
Current
Product Status web sites.
The TerraSAR-X (TSX) subset
is a German satellite dataset
which is
used for GPS-based atmospheric soundings of refractivity and bending
angle based on radio occultation. TSX WMO
IDs: IUT[A-L]14
EDZW.
The SAC-C (Satellite de
Aplicaciones
Cientifico-B) subset is a joint
NASA/Argentinian satellite dataset which is
used for GPS-based atmospheric soundings of refractivity and bending
angle based on radio occultation. SAC-C WMO IDs: IUT[A-L]14 KWBC.
H2IUS
(GOES/NESDIS water vapor imager
derived cloud motion):
INFUS
(GOES/NESDIS infrared imager derived
cloud motion):
VISUS
(GOES/NESDIS visible imager derived
cloud motion):
Flow
path: NESDIS/OSDPB => NESDIS SATEPSDIST1E
server -- ftp => WCOSS
If flagged for deficiency, check with NESDIS/SAB on any satellite
issues.
Or check with the ESPC Helpdesk for production and dissemination
status. Also browse the
Satellite
Services Division
for the latest of these high-density satellite derived winds, and
browse the
Product
Implementation Branch
wind statistics for the number of vectors produced compared to the
30-day running mean.
Also, consider that any current/recent RSO, maneuver, or
keep-out-zone/eclipse events will likely result in
reduced GOES/NESDIS derived cloud motion counts.
H2OMO
(MODIS (AQUA/TERRA)
water vapor
imager derived cloud motion):
INFMO
(MODIS (AQUA/TERRA) infrared derived
cloud motion):
Flow
path: NASA Goddard LANCE-MODIS
machine (nrt1.modaps.eosdis.nasa.gov) => NESDIS
SATEPSDIST1E server -- ftp => WCOSS
If flagged for deficiency, check with the ESPC Helpdesk for production
and dissemination status.
Or check NESDIS SAB for any satellite issues. Also browse the
MODIS Direct Broadcast at SSEC
to check if the satellite is
actually producing data.
Also, one may reference NASA's
MODIS web pages
for general and detailed information about the MODIS program.
H2OMO
data from TERRA have been unavailable since 7/25/2013 (issues
with the TERRA MODIS WV channels).
These data are not expected to return.
INFEU
(METEOSAT/EUMETSAT infrared derived
cloud motion):
VISEU
(METEOSAT/EUMETSAT visible derived
cloud motion):
Flow
path: GTS data from EUMETSAT => NWSTG --
TNC => WCOSS
These are received from NWSTG/TOC within bulletins matching any of the
following headers:
I[UX]C[NS][01][1-9]
EUMS or
I[UW]V[ADEHIL][01[1-9] EUMG
(example: IXCN05 EUMS)
then are processed by our decod_dcelrw decoder and stored in our
database tanks:
/dcom/us007003/YYYYMMDD/b005/xx(064,065,066) where YYYYMMDD is the
conventionally coded current date.
If flagged for deficiency, check the appropriate bulletin (FADD) or
tank (WCOSS) then call TOC
Tech Control. Tech Control will probably check
with Exeter if no problem at TOC.
For Meteosat (MSG) issues, check with the NESDIS/SAB shift supervisor.
VISJA
(GMS-MTSAT-HIMAWARI/JMA visible derived
cloud motion):
INFJA
(GMS-MTSAT-HIMAWARI/JMA infrared derived cloud
motion):
Flow
path: GTS data from HIMAWARI/JMA => NWSTG
-- TNC => WCOSS
These are received from NWSTG/TOC within bulletins matching any of the
following headers:
IUC[NS](4[1-6]|[57][1-9]|[69][0-5]|8[0-9])
RJTD (example: IUCS59 RJTD)(*
See endnote for specific header info.)
then are processed by our decod_dcelrw decoder and stored in our
database tanks:
/dcom/us007003/YYYYMMDD/b005/xx(044,045,046) where YYYYMMDD is the
conventionally coded current date.
If flagged for deficiency, check the appropriate bulletin (FADD) or
tank (WCOSS) then call TOC
Tech Control.
Tech Control will probably check with Tokyo if no problem at TOC.
* IUCS bulletin header information by Atmospheric Motion Vector (AMV)
type:
IUCS(41-46)
for VIS AMVs
IUCS(51-65)
for IR AMVs
IUCS(71-95)
for WV AMVs
These datasets are generated at JMA/MSC.
The ends of files, IUCS46, 65, and 95
could vary lower depending on the number of AMVs.
TRMM
(NASA/tropical rainfall measuring
mission):
Flow
path: NASA Goddard (Greenbelt)
trmmrt.gsfc.noaa.gov -- ftp => WCOSS
Yes, WCOSS receives TRMM
data directly from NASA with no NESDIS
intervention.
If flagged for deficiency, check with NASA Goddard at Greenbelt.
1BAMUA
(POES/NESDIS and METOP AMSU-A 1b
radiances):
1BAMUB
(POES/NESDIS AMSU-B 1b radiances):
1BHRS3
(POES/NESDIS HIRS-3 1b radiances):
1BHRS4
(POES/NESDIS and METOP HIRS-4 1b
processed radiances):
1BMHS
(POES/NESDIS and METOP MHS 1b
processed radiances):
OSBUV8
(POES/NESDIS Solar Backscatter UV-2
radiances, version 8):
Flow
path: NESDIS/OSDPB => NESDIS DDS server --
ftp => WCOSS
Most deficiencies with these data are short-lived and the result of
timing issues;
however, if any deficiency persists for more than one model cycle, then
check with
ESPC about the NESDIS DDS server.
MSO470
(Colorado E-470 (Interstate 470)):
MSOALK
(Alaska Department of
Transportation):
MSOAPG
(U.S. Army Aberdeen Proving Grounds):
MSOAPR
(Citizen Weather Observers Program):
MSOAWS
(AWS Convergence Technologies, Inc.):
MSOAWX
("Anything Weather"):
MSOCOL
(Colorado Department of
Transportation):
MSODCN
(DC Net):
MSODEN
(Denver Urban Drainage and Flood
Control):
MSOFLA
(Florida (FAWN and USF)):
MSOFLT
(Florida Department of
Transportation):
MSOGEO
(Georgia Department of
Transportation):
MSOHAD
(NWS Hydrometeorological Automated Data
System (HADS)):
MSOIEN
(Iowa Environmental):
MSOIND
(Indiana Department of
Transportation):
MSOIOW
(Iowa Department of Transportation):
MSOKAN
(Kansas Department of
Transportation):
MSOKLA
(Oklahoma Mesonet):
MSOLJU
(Louisiana State and Jackson State
Univ.):
MSOMCA
(Missouri Commercial Agriculture Wx
Net):
MSOMIN
(Minnesota Department of
Transportation):
MSONOS
(NOS-Physical Oceanographic
Real-Time System):
MSORAW
(NFIC Remote Automated Weather
Stations (RAWS)):
MSOTHR
(all other mesonet providers, not
separated out):
MSOVIR
(Virginia Department of
Transportation):
MSOWFY
("Weather for You"):
MSOWIS
(Wisconsin Department of
Transportation):
MSOWST
(MesoWest):
MSOWTX
(West Texas):
Flow
path: NOAA/ESRL/GSD
-- ldm => WCOSS
First contact a Dataflow specialist for any DBNet problem. If none,
then contact
ESRL/GSD
where the primary POCs are Leon Benjamin
and Greg
Pratt.
Check the tables below for
details on what is or is not ingested:
Types
that do not go through PREPBUFR
PREPBUFR
types in GFS/GDAS
PREPBUFR
types in NAM/NDAS
PREPBUFR
types in RUC
PREPBUFR
types in RTMA
ATMS
(NPP Advanced Technology Microwave Sounder [ATMS] radiances): [used
by GBL
analysis]
Flow
path: NOAA NPOESS Data Exploitation (NDE) server --
ftp => WCOSS
If flagged for deficiency, query ESPC Operations, and specify
NPP-ATMS.
ATOVS
(POES/NESDIS - processed ATOVS
soundings/radiances): [used by
CDAS analysis]
Flow
path: NESDIS/OSDPB => NESDIS DDS server --
ftp => WCOSS
Most deficiencies with these data are short-lived and the result of
timing issues. However, if any
deficiency persists for more than one model cycle, check with ESPC
about the NESDIS DDS server.
Also check bulletin headers (IN[ABHM]X..
EUMS)|(IN[ABHM][SX].. AMMC)|(IN[AHM]X.. BAWX)|(IN[ABHM]S..
NZGP)|(IN[ABHM][CS].. RJTD)|(IN[AHM]X.. RKSL)
in FADD, where the two dots (..)
stand for two additional characters
which could vary.
AVCSAM
(morning satellite, currently
NOAA17 or METOP2, AVHRR GAC NCEP-processed clear & sea
radiances): [future
type]
Flow
path: NESDIS/OSDPB => NESDIS DDS server --
ftp => WCOSS
If flagged for deficiency, query ESPC Operations.
AVCSPM
(afternoon satellite, currently
NOAA18 or NOAA19, AVHRR GAC NCEP-processed clear & sea
radiances): [future
type]
Flow
path: NESDIS/OSDPB => NESDIS DDS server --
ftp => WCOSS
If flagged for deficiency, query ESPC Operations.
BATHY
(Bathythermal data): [dumped
in GFS and GDAS; used indirectly in
oceanographic models]
Flow
path: GTS data => NWSTG -- TNC => WCOSS
If deficient, check bulletins (SO[FVW])|(SOXX)|(SXV.50)
in
FADD, where the dot (.)
stands for one additional character
which could vary, but recommend checking first SOVX01
KWBC.
POCs on how these are used are Vera Gerald
and Diane
Stokes.
CSTGD
(Coast Guard data):
Flow
path: GTS data from many U.S. sites =>
NWSTG -- TNC => WCOSS
Check bulletins in FADD SXUS8(0-9) Kxxx
and SXUS40 Knnn, and also
AWIPS pils CGR000. Then check with TOC
Tech Control.
These are dumped in all networks but are not currently assimilated.
ESAMUA
(POES NOAA-series AMSU-A
processed radiances from RARS): [used
by GBL analysis]
ESAMUB
(POES NOAA-series AMSU-B processed
radiances from RARS): [used
by GBL analysis]
ESHRS3
(POES NOAA-series HIRS-3/-4
processed radiances from RARS): [used
by GBL analysis]
ESMHS
(POES NOAA-series MHS processed
radiances from RARS): [future
type]
Flow
path: GTS data from EUMETSAT => NESDIS DDS
server -- ftp => WCOSS
If deficient, check bulletins:
INAX..
(EUMS|BAWX|RKSL|VHHH|WSSS|SBBR)|([SX].. AMMC)|(S.. NZGP)|([CS]..
RJTD)|(([IS]..SABM)) for
ESAMUA,
INBX..
(EUMS|BAWX|RKSL|VHHH|WSSS|SBBR)|([SX].. AMMC)|(S.. NZGP)|([CS]..
RJTD)|(([IS]..SABM)) for
ESAMUB,
INHX..
(EUMS|BAWX|RKSL|VHHH|WSSS|SBBR)|([SX].. AMMC)|(S.. NZGP)|([CS]..
RJTD)|(([IS]..SABM)) for
ESHRS3,
INMX..
(EUMS|BAWX|RKSL|VHHH|WSSS|SBBR)|([SX].. AMMC)|(S.. NZGP)|([CS]..
RJTD)|(([IS]..SABM)) for
ESMHS,
in FADD where the two dots (..) stand for two additional characters
which could vary.
GEOIMR
(GOES/NESDIS [11x17 FOV] imager
clear radiances): [future type]
Flow
path: NESDIS OSDPB => NESDIS SATEPSDIST1E
server -- ftp => WCOSS
If flagged for deficiency, query ESPC Operations.
GOME
(POES/METOP Global Ozone Monitoring
Experiment-2): [future type]
Flow
path: EUMETSAT NESDIS OSDPB => NESDIS DDS
server -- ftp => WCOSS
Most deficiencies with these data are short-lived and the result of
timing issues. However, if any deficiency persists for more than one
model cycle, check with ESPC Operations about the NESDIS DDS server.
H2OEU (METEOSAT/EUMETSAT water vapor imager derived cloud motion) (See INFEU): [future type]
H2OJA
(GMS-MTSAT-HIMAWARI/JMA water vapor imager
derived cloud motion)
(See INFJA):
[used by GBL analysis]
INFIN
(INSAT-KALPANA/India infrared derived
cloud motion): [poor quality]
Flow
path: GTS data from INSAT => NWSTG -- TNC
=> WCOSS
If flagged for deficiency, check bulletins TW.... D
in FADD where the four dots
(....) stand for four additional characters
which could vary.
LTNGLR
(LLDN long-range lightning data
from Vaisala via NOAAPORT): [used
by RapidRefresh analysis]
LTNGSR
(NLDN short-range lightning data
from Vaisala via NOAAPORT): [used
by RapidRefresh analysis]
Flow
path: GTS data => NWSTG -- TNC => WCOSS
If flagged for deficiency, check bulletins SF(US|PA)41
KWBC in FADD.
LTNGLR
data had been unavailable since 9/08/2011 but returned 7/17/2013. These
experimental data
will
eventually be replaced with a higher-quality operational product.
OMI
(Aura Ozone Monitoring Instrument [OMI]
data): [used by GBL
analysis]
Flow
path: NASA Goddard LANCE-MODIS machine
(nrt1.modaps.eosdis.nasa.gov) =>
NESDIS/OSDPB => NESDIS EOSP1 server -- ftp => WCOSS
Most deficiencies with these data are short-lived and the result of
timing issues. However, if any deficiency
persists for more than one model cycle, check with ESPC Operations.
PRFLRJ
(Japanese Meteo Agency profiler
winds): [future type]
Flow
path: GTS data from JMA => NWSTG -- TNC
=> WCOSS
If flagged for deficiency, check bulletins IUPC0[1-3]
RJTD in FADD.
SSMISU
(DMSP/SSM/IS 1C radiance data
from Unified Pre-Processor): [future
type]
Flow
path: FNMOC => shared processing (SPP)
=> NESDIS DDS server -- ftp => WCOSS
If flagged
for deficiency, check with ESPC Operations for any network
problem. Then query FNMOC about any problems at their end.
CAJSWW
(CNES/AVISO JASON-1 IGDR
altimeter wind/wave):
Flow
path: GTS data => NWSTG -- TNC => WCOSS
If deficient, check bulletins ISZ[A-DI-L]01
LFPW in FADD.
CNJSAL
(CNES/NESDIS JASON-2 OGDR
altimeter SSHA wind/wave high-resolution global):
Flow
path: NESDIS DDS server -- ftp => WCOSS
NJS2WW
(NAVOCEANO JASON-2 altimeter
wind/wave fast delivery):
NJSN2I
(NAVOCEANO ALPS JASON-2 IGDR
altimeter SSHA high-resolution global):
NJSN2O
(NAVOCEANO ALPS JASON-2 OGDR
altimeter SSHA high-resolution global):
NJSNAL
(NAVOCEANO ALPS JASON-1 altimeter
SSHA high-resolution global):
NJSNWW
(NAVOCEANO JASON-1 altimeter
wind/wave fast delivery):
Flow
path: Navy via DMZNAS => WCOSS
RIVER
(USGS river/stream data):
Flow
path: USGS
Water Resources website
=> WCOSS
SSTNS
(POES/NESDIS sea surface temperature
retrievals and
AVHRR brightness temps/albedo): [discontinued
12/01/2015]
Flow
path: NESDIS/OSDPB => NESDIS DDS server --
ftp => WCOSS
NESDIS processes their SST retrievals into MCSST temporary file
binary format, combines all retrievals from all satellites for six
hours, and then stages
the data for NCEP on their DDS server.
If deficient, query ESPC Operations.
SSTNSP
(POES/NESDIS physical sea surface
temperature retrievals): [discontinued
12/01/2015]
Generated by NCEP codes, reading SSTNS.
If deficient, contact Bert Katz.
SSTNVH
(POES/NAVOCEANO sea
surface temperature retrievals and AVHRR brightness
temps/albedo):
Flow
path: NAVOCEANO => ftp.hq.ncep.noaa.gov server =>
NCORZDM server -- ftp
=> WCOSS
NAVOCEANO processes their SST retrievals into MCSST temporary file
binary format, segregated by satellite and orbit, and then pushes their
data to NCEP.
If deficient, contact NAVO Computer
Operations (24x7) 228-688-4402
1BHRS2
(POES/NESDIS HIRS-2 1b
radiances): [discontinued
9/25/2006]
1BMSU
(POES/NESDIS MSU 1b radiances): [discontinued
9/25/2006]
3P9US
(GOES/NESDIS 3.9 micron channel
derived cloud motion): [future
type]
AIRS
(AQUA-AIRS AIRS/AMSU-A/HSB 1B processed
radiances-center FOV): [discontinued
8/13/2007]
AIRSWM
(AQUA-AIRS AIRS/AMSU-A/HSB 1B
processed radiances-warmest FOV): [discontinued
8/13/2007]
AMSRE
(AQUA-AMSR-E processed radiances): [discontinued
10/04/2011]
AMSREM
(AQUA AMSR-E ocean surface swath products from NCDC/MISST): [discontinued
10/04/2011]
AMSREP
(AQUA-AMSR-E ocean surface products
/Level 2/): [never available,
now obsolete]
AMUATA
(POES NOAA AMSU-A NESDIS antenna
temperatures):
Flow
path: NESDIS/OSDPB => NESDIS DDS server --
ftp => WCOSS
Most deficiencies with these are short-lived and the result of timing
issues; however, if any deficiency
persists for more than one model cycle, then query ESPC Operations
about the NESDIS DDS server.
ANOWB1
(AIRNOW ozone data - delayed
1-hour backward average): [used
for verification]
ANOWB8
(AIRNOW ozone data - delayed 8-hour
backward average): [used for
verification]
Flow
path: GTS data => NWSTG -- TNC => WCOSS
If ANOWB1 deficient, check bulletin IUXN10
KWBC in FADD.
If ANOWB8 deficient, check bulletin IUXN70
KWBC in FADD.
ANOWFA
(AIRNOW ozone data - delayed 1-
and 8-hour forward average): [discontinued
4/2005]
ANOWPM
(AIRNOW particulate data - 1-hour backward average, daily
ingest):
[used
for verification]
ANOWP1
(AIRNOW particulate data - 1-hour backward average, hourly
ingest): [used
for verification]
Flow
path: GTS data => NWSTG -- TNC => WCOSS
If deficient, check bulletin IUXV02 KWBC
in FADD.
ANOWRT
(AIRNOW ozone data - real time
1-hour backward average): [used
for verification]
Flow
path: GTS data => NWSTG -- TNC => WCOSS
If deficient, check bulletin IUXV01 KWBC
in FADD.
AODMOD
(MODIS Aerosol Optical Depth
(AOD) data): [used for
verification]
Flow
path: NASA Goddard LANCE-MODIS machine
(nrt1.modaps.eosdis.nasa.gov) =>
NESDIS
R10
Gateway data server (IP 140.90.213.152) --
ftp
=> WCOSS
If deficient, query ESPC Operations and specify MODIS-AOD.
AXBT (Airborne eXpendable BathyThermograph [AXBT] data): [future type]
AVCLAM
(morning satellite, currently
NOAA17 or METOP2, AVHRR GAC NCEP-processed cloud or land radiances):
AVCLPM
(afternoon satellite, currently
NOAA18 or NOAA19, AVHRR GAC NCEP-processed cloud or land radiances):
Flow
path: NESDIS/OSDPB => NESDIS DDS server --
ftp => WCOSS
If deficient, query ESPC Operations.
BDYHL2
(NEXRAD calculated boundary layer
height from Level 2 decoder):
Flow
path: GTS data
from U.S. NEXRAD sites => NWSTG -- ldm => WCOSS
If deficient, check WCOSS
file paths
L2BZ|P2/([A-Z][A-Z][A-Z][A-Z])/([0-9][0-9][0-9][0-9][0-1][0-9][0-3][0-9])([0-2][0-9][0-5][0-9][0-5][0-9])
or
L2BZ|P2/KNEX/(YYYYMMDD)(HHMMSS)
where KNEX is the 4-letter
NEXRAD ID and (YYYYMMDD)(HHMMSS) is the conventionally coded
(date)(time) in year, month, day, hour, minute, second.
BUOYSH
(Buoys (moored or drifting)
decoded from SHEF format):
CMANSH
(CMAN stations decoded from SHEF
format):
COOPAL
(Coop All NWS COOPerative Obs
decoded from SHEF):
Flow
path: GTS data => NWSTG -- TNC => WCOSS
If deficient, check bulletins (ASUS)|(SR(HW|PU|AK5|US27|US32))|(S[RX]US[57])
in FADD.
COOPMD
(Coop/MADIS New England Pilot
Project (NEPP) & Historical Climatology Network-Modernization
(HCN-M) NOAA COOPerative Observers):
Flow
path: NOAA/ESRL/GSD-MADIS
-- ldm => WCOSS
If deficient, first contact a Dataflow specialist for any DBNet
problem. If none, then contact
ESRL/GSD
where the primary POCs are Leon Benjamin
and Greg
Pratt.
ERSAL
(ERS/radar altimeter data): [discontinued
7/2011]
ERSHAL
(NLSA ERS-2 altimeter SSHA
high-resolution regional): [discontinued
12/2003]
ERSAR
(ERS/SAR): [discontinued
7/2011]
ERSWN
(ERS/scatterometer winds): [discontinued
7/2011]
GEOST
(GOES/NESDIS 5x5 FOV
soundings/radiances): [discontinued
12/09/2008]
GFOFWW
(NAVOCEANO GEOSAT Follow-On
altimeter wind/wave fast delivery): [discontinued
9/2008]
GFOHAL
(NLSA GEOSAT Follow-On altimeter
SSHA high-resolution regional): [discontinued
12/2003]
H2OIN
(INSAT-KALPANA/India water vapor
derived cloud motion)(see INFIN):
[future
type]
H2IJAN
(GMS/NESDIS water vapor imager
derived cloud motion): [discontinued
1/2003]
H2SUS
(GOES/NESDIS water vapor sounder
derived cloud motion)(see H2IUS):
HYDDEN
(Hydro/MADIS Denver Urban
Drainage & Flood Control):
HYDOTH
(Hydro/MADIS many providers, not
separated out):
Flow
path: NOAA/ESRL/GSD-MADIS
-- ldm => WCOSS
If deficient, first contact a Dataflow specialist for any DBNet
problem. If none, then contact
ESRL/GSD
where the primary POCs are Leon Benjamin
and Greg
Pratt.
INFAV
(AVHRR (NOAA/METOP series) infrared derived
cloud motion):
Flow
path: NESDIS/OSDPB => NESDIS SATEPSDIST1E
server -- ftp => WCOSS
These data come from the satepsdist1e server which is monitored by ESPC
Operations.
If flagged for deficiency, query the ESPC Helpdesk.
INFJAN (GMS/NESDIS infrared derived cloud motion): [discontinued 1/2003]
JAMDAR (Automated Japanese ASDAR/ACARS data from BUFR):KAMDAR
(Automated Korean ASDAR/ACARS
data from BUFR):
These data are received from
Korea and are the Korean counterparts
of the ACARS data
described above. If flagged for deficiency, check bulletin
headers IUA[A-LX]01 RKSL
in FADD.
MSOCOB (NWS COoperative Observer Program): [discontinued 10/2004]
MSOCRN (MADIS
Climate Reference Network):
Flow
path: NOAA/ESRL/GSD-MADIS
-- ldm => WCOSS
If deficient, first contact a Dataflow specialist for any DBNet
problem. If none, then contact
ESRL/GSD
where the primary POCs are Leon Benjamin
and Greg
Pratt.
NXRDW2
(NEXRAD Vertical Azimuth Display
(VAD) winds from Level 2 decoder): [future
type]
Flow
path: GTS data
from U.S. NEXRAD sites => NWSTG -- ldm => WCOSS
If deficient, check WCOSS
file paths
L2BZ|P2/([A-Z][A-Z][A-Z][A-Z])/([0-9][0-9][0-9][0-9][0-1][0-9][0-3][0-9])([0-2][0-9][0-5][0-9][0-5][0-9])
or
L2BZ|P2/KNEX/(YYYYMMDD)(HHMMSS)
where KNEX is the 4-letter
NEXRAD ID and (YYYYMMDD)(HHMMSS) is the conventionally coded
(date)(time) in year, month, day, hour, minute, second.
OSBUV (POES/NESDIS solar backscatter UV radiances, version 6): [discontinued 2/04/2008]
OZONHI
(Ozone soundings,
high-resolution, decoded from ASCII format): [future
type]
OZONLO
(Ozone soundings, low-resolution,
decoded from BUFR): [future
type]
PRFLRE
(European profiler winds):
Flow
path: GTS data from Europe => NWSTG -- TNC
=> WCOSS
If deficient, check bulletins (IUPD(1[0-3]|2[12])EDZW)|(IUP[AD]4[1-46]
EGRR)|(IUPD2[02] EHDB)|(IUPD41 LSSW)|(IU(FR[45][34]|PN(40|51))
LFPW)
in FADD.
PRFLRH
(Hong Kong profiler winds):
Flow
path: GTS data from Hong Kong => NWSTG --
TNC => WCOSS
If deficient, check bulletin IUPC01 VHHH
in FADD.
PRFLRM
(Profiler spectral moments, NOAA
Profiler Network and Multi-Agency):
PRFLRS
(Surface profiler Data, NOAA
Profiler Network and Multi-Agency):
Flow
path for NOAA Profiler Network: GTS data from
NOAA/NWS/OPS12 => NWSTG -- TNC => WCOSS
Flow
path for Multi-Agency: NOAA/ESRL/GSD-MADIS
-- ldm => WCOSS
If Profiler Network data deficient, check bulletins IUPT42
(PRFLRM) and ISAT40
(PRFLRS) in FADD.
PTRUS
(GOES/NESDIS picture triplet
derived cloud motion): [discontinued
9/2004]
QSCAT
(QuikSCAT scatterometer wind data): [discontinued
10/2010]
RDCR(00-23)
(Canadian radar reflectivity UTC hours
00-23, level 2 - GTS):
RDCW(00-23)
(Canadian radar radial wind UTC hours
00-23, level 2 - GTS):
Flow
path: GTS data
from Canadian radar sites => NWSTG -- ldm => WCOSS
If flagged for deficiency,
check WCOSS
file
paths:
(DOP|CON)VOL.*URP:*:RADAR:IRIS .
RSCAT
(ISS RAPIDSCAT scatterometer wind
data): [future type]
Flow
path: EUMETSAT-KNMI => KNMI ftp.knmi.nl server --
ftp => WCOSS
If flagged for deficiency, query
KNMI; NESDIS is not involved at this point.
RTOVS (POES/NESDIS - processed RTOVS soundings/radiances): [discontinued 7/2001]
SCD
(Aviation - supplementary
climatological data):
Flow
path: GTS data => NWSTG -- TNC => WCOSS
If deficient, check bulletins CXUS[36]
in FADD.
SEVASR
(METEOSAT Second Generation
SEVIRI processed all sky radiances): [future
type]
Flow
path: GTS data from EUMETSAT => NWSTG --
TNC => WCOSS
For any persistent deficiency, check bulletins IUR[ADEHIL].. EUMG
in FADD, where the two dots (..)
stand for two additional characters
which could vary.
SHEFCM
(Products decoded from SHEF not
in any other tank):
SHEFF
(AFOS products (precip) decoded from
SHEF format):
Flow
path: GTS data => NWSTG -- TNC => WCOSS
If deficient, check bulletins (ASUS6)|(SR(HW|PU|AK5|US32))|(S[RX]US[57])
in FADD.
SNOW
(Snow/MADIS many providers, not
separated out):
Flow
path: NOAA/ESRL/GSD-MADIS
-- ldm => WCOSS
If deficient, first contact a Dataflow specialist for any DBNet
problem. If none, then contact
ESRL/GSD
where the primary POCs are Leon Benjamin
and Greg
Pratt.
SSMIP
(DMSP/SSM/I - FNMOC derived products): [poor
quality, no longer dumped after 10/2010]
SSMIPN
(DMSP/SSM/I - NCEP Neural Net-3 derived
products): [poor quality, no
longer dumped
after 10/2010]
SSMIT
(DMSP/SSM/I - brightness temperatures): [poor
quality, no longer dumped
after 10/2010]
Flow
path: FNMOC => shared processing (SPP)
=> NESDIS DDS server -- ftp
=> WCOSS
(ssmipn passed through NeuralNet-3 Algorithm to generate
products from ssmit)
If flagged for deficiency, check with ESPC for any network problem.
Then check if TOC
is receiving these data. Then query FNMOC about any problems at their
end.
The DMSP
F-13 satellite recorder failed on 11/19/2009
leaving only the F-15 satellite.
F-15 data are not used by NCEP because of poor quality.
SSTNV (POES/NAVOCEANO low-resolution sea surface temperatures): [discontinued 9/2001]
TIDGCM
(Tide gauge reports decoded from
C-MAN format):
Flow
path: GTS data from many sites worldwide such
as WAL => NWSTG -- TNC => WCOSS
These data arrive at the decoders commingled with LCMAN data. See LCMAN
for troubleshooting guidance.
These data are not currently dumped.
TIDGSH
(Tide gauge reports decoded from
SHEF format):
Flow
path: GTS data => NWSTG -- TNC => WCOSS
If deficient, check bulletins (ASUS6)|(SR(HW|PU|AK5|US27|US32))|(S[RX]US[57])
in FADD.
TOPHAL
(NLSA TOPEX altimeter SSHA
high-resolution regional): [discontinued
12/2003]
TOPLAL
(NLSA TOPEX altimeter SSHA
low-resolution global): [discontinued
12/2003]
TOVS
(POES/NESDIS - processed TOVS
soundings/radiances): [discontinued
10/1998]
TRPSTM
(Tropical storms):
VISIN (INSAT-KALPANA/India visible derived cloud motion)(see INFIN): [future type]
VISUW (GOES/UW-CIMSS visible derived cloud motion): [discontinued 9/2000]
WDSATS
(WindSAT scatterometer winds from
NESDIS): [future type]
Flow
path: FNMOC => shared processing (SPP)
=> NESDIS DDS server -- ftp => WCOSS
If deficient for at least two model cycles, query ESPC Operations.