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Configuring a Graphical User Interface for Managing Local HYSPLIT Model Runs Through AWIPSResponding to incidents involving the release of harmful airborne pollutants is a continual challenge for Weather Forecast Offices in the National Weather Service. When such incidents occur, current protocol recommends forecaster-initiated requests of NOAA's Hybrid Single-Particle Lagrangian Integrated Trajectory (HYSPLIT) model output through the National Centers of Environmental Prediction to obtain critical dispersion guidance. Individual requests are submitted manually through a secured web site, with desired multiple requests submitted in sequence, for the purpose of obtaining useful trajectory and concentration forecasts associated with the significant release of harmful chemical gases, radiation, wildfire smoke, etc., into local the atmosphere. To help manage the local HYSPLIT for both routine and emergency use, a graphical user interface was designed for operational efficiency. The interface allows forecasters to quickly determine the current HYSPLIT configuration for the list of predefined sites (e.g., fixed sites and floating sites), and to make any necessary adjustments to key parameters such as Input Model. Number of Forecast Hours, etc. When using the interface, forecasters will obtain desired output more confidently and without the danger of corrupting essential configuration files.
Document ID
20130011398
Acquisition Source
Kennedy Space Center
Document Type
Presentation
Authors
Wheeler, mark M. (ENSCO, Inc. Cocoa Beach, FL, United States)
Blottman, Peter F. (National Weather Service Melbourne, FL, United States)
Sharp, David W. (National Weather Service Melbourne, FL, United States)
Hoeth, Brian (National Weather Service Houston, TX, United States)
VanSpeybroeck, Kurt M. (National Weather Service Houston, TX, United States)
Date Acquired
August 27, 2013
Publication Date
October 18, 2009
Subject Category
Meteorology And Climatology
Report/Patent Number
KSC-2009-251
Meeting Information
Meeting: 34th National Weather Association Annual Meeting
Location: Norfolk, VA
Country: United States
Start Date: October 18, 2009
End Date: October 22, 2009
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NNK06MA70C
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Public Use Permitted.

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