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Welcome to the Surface/Upper Air Division |
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| All Programs |
- NLSC Return Shipping Information
- All Programs Maintenance Note 1: Procedures for Equipment Return to NLSC (to be revised)
- NWS H-14B Online Equipment Return Form |
01/10/2020 |
| AROS |
- AROS Software Note 41, Hardened AROS Workstation AC Recovery BIOS Change 
- AROS Maintenance Note 33, Distribution of AROS Equipment Manual
- AROS Software Note 40, AROS Vaisala Autosonde Control Software RS41 Material Set Update
- AROS Modification Note 28, Installation of the Hardened AROS Workstation
- AROS Software Note 36, Hardened AROS Workstation Software Verification
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04/30/2024 |
| ASOS |
- ASOS Maintenance Note 117, First-Time Installation of EmTech ZOC8 and Upgrading from EmTech ZOC7 to EmTech ZOC8
- ASOS Maintenance Note, 18 Revision B, ASOS Spares Kit
- ASOS Modification Note 105 Revision C Installation of ASOS Ice Free Wind (IFW) Sensor (Vaisala Model WMT702)
- ASOS Site Technical Manual S100 Chapter 4.3 Wind Speed and Direction Sensors Part 2 WMT702 Ice-Free Wind Sensor
- ASOS Site Technical Manual S100 Chapter 5 - Visibility Sensor: Part 1 Belfort Visibility and Day/Night Sensor
- ASOS Maintenance Note 129, Distribution of ASOS STM, Revision B, Chapter 4.3, Part 2, Ice Free Wind Sensors
- ASOS Maintenance Note 75, Revision B, Distribution of ASOS STM, Revision B, Chapter 5, Part 1
- ASOS Maintenance Note 108, Revision A, ASOS Preventive Maintenance Schedule
- ASOS Maintenance Note 118, Revision A, Authorization/Approval for use of the Fluke 971 Temperature Humidity Meter
- ASOS Maintenance Note 116, Revision A, ASOS 2.0 Readiness Site Inspection and Preparation- WIND TOWER
- ASOS Maintenance Note 115, Revision A, ASOS 2.0 Readiness Site Inspection and Preparation –
Sensor Rails
- ASOS Maintenance Note 114, Revision A, ASOS 2.0 Readiness Site Inspection and Preparation – DCP SCA Breakout
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02/20/2024 |
| AWIPS |
- AWIPS Software Installation Note 118, Revision A AWIPS Release 23.2.1
- AWIPS Modification Note 109, AWIPS 19” Monitor Replacement
- AWIPS Modification Note 108, AWIPS Printer Replacement
- AWIPS Hardware/Software Release Status
- Release OB Install Instructions and Release Notes |
5/12/2024 |
| MROS |
- MROS Maintenance Note 30: GRAW MROS Workstation Configuration
- MROS Software Note 37: GRAW MROS Software Installation and Configuration
- MROS Software Note 39: Updating Vaisala MROS Workstation Software from MW41 1.10.0 to 1.12.0
- GRAW Manual Radiosonde Observing System (MROS) User Guide v3.1
- Observer Quick Reference Guide for the GRAW Manual Radiosonde Observing System (MROS)
- Administrator Quick Reference Guide for the GRAW Manual Radiosonde Observing System (MROS)
- MROS Software Note 38: Updating GRAW MROS Workstation Software from Grawmet 5.16.04.18 to 5.16.04.22
- Vaisala Manual Radiosonde Observing System (MROS) System Administration Manual
- GRAW Manual Radiosonde Observing System (MROS) System Administration Manual
- Check Ride Checklist (MROS only) |
02/20/2024 |
| NWR/BMH |
- CR Modification Note 117: Modify and Improve NWRUP Audio BMH Interface
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07/31/2023 |
| Environment & Safety |
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08/17/2023 |
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06/22/2022 |
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05/29/2018 |
| Upper Air |
- Upper Air System Adminsitration Note 9, Vaisala AROS Administrative Remediation
- Upper Air System Adminsitration Note 8, Vaisala MROS Administrative Remediation
- Upper Air System Adminsitration Note 7, GRAW MROS Administrative Remediation
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12/13/2023 |
| Engineering Handbooks |
- EHB-1 R Weather Surveillance Radar 24-1
- EHB-1 S Automatic Weather Observing Equipment 23-6
- EHB-1 J Aerological Soundings 23-5
- EHB-1 B Communications 23-3
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01/26/2024 |
| Facilities |
- Kohler Emergency Generator Documents for ASOS and NWR
- Facilities Maintenance Schedule
- GenCore Hydrogen Fuel Cells and
Storage Module |
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| Equipment Calibration |
- New Calibration Contract Site Schedule 02-15-2024
- Instructions for Equipment Not Calibrated On-site 12/2023
- Calibration of RF Radiation Meters (and Monitors)
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02/15/2024 |
| Hydrology |
Hydrology
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05/11/2022 |
| COOP |
Cooperative Observer Program (COOP) |
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