FFMP Frequently Asked Questions

• What is FFMP?
• What are the goals of FFMP?
• What are the benefits of FFMP?

What is FFMP?

FFMP is the Flash Flood Monitoring and Prediction component of SCAN - an integrated suite of multi-sensor applications which detects, analyzes and monitors convection and generates short-term probabilistic forecast and warning guidance for severe weather and flash floods automatically within AWIPS.

What are the goals of FFMP?

• Provide forecasters with accurate, timely, and consistent flash flood guidance.
• Develop "smart" computer displays, menus, and GUI's that optimize the utility of AWIPS D2D and are compatible with the warning decision process.
• Supplement forecaster event monitoring with automated, multi-sensor event monitoring.
• Accelerate the rate of technology transfer from research to operations and external users.

What are the benefits of FFMP?

• Key benefit: More accurate, timely, and consistent flash flood warnings.
• Longer lead times on warned events.
• Fewer "missed" events (flash floods treated concurrently with severe weather).
• Increased forecaster situational awareness.
• Reduced forecaster fatigue during warning situations.
• Digital/graphical products for external users.
• A well-defined focus for applied research.