Research and Test Support Division
Provides detailed services to research and test sites that includes instrument installation, modification and operations support; meteorological data collection, archival, scientific analysis, specialized forecasting, and customized engineering support to the atmospheric science and research community.
Support includes:
- Operation and upkeep of meteorological equipment such as radars, satellite data handling systems, radiometers, computer systems, and routine meteorological equipment.
- ICAO observations, forecast creation and dissemination.
- Project coordination among user communities.
- High-performance teams of degreed and experienced professionals.
- Data analysis and application from active and passive remote sensors including satellite, radar, lidar, and wind profilers.
- Numerical weather modeling and calibration of ensemble forecasting.
- Human Factors testing associated with meteorological applications.