Remote OBservation-Equipment System - Solutions for a
Weather Ready Nation (225)
Pilar Trevino, National
Weather Service, Paducah, Kentucky
Abstract:
The loss of COOP sites is a
continuing problem across the country, plus COOP data generally is only
available once a day. The ROB-E system looks to bring the COOP data directly
into NWS offices and on a more continual basis.
The ROB-E System provides a
network connection through available WIFI to the existing COOP sensors, which
allows for the data to be brought into the NWS Forecast Offices via AWIPS.
Benefits are twofold. By
creating a network of certified observation stations, ROB-E fulfills the need
for certified data points, which is necessary to improve NWS high-resolution
models, and also addresses the continual loss of COOP Observers. Initial cost
is minimal, less than $1000 per site, with a recurring cost of around $30 a
month.
Additional quality real time
data from certified observing stations in the field will make a positive impact
on services and ensuring a Weather Ready Nation.