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Branch Responsibilities

 

AWIPS Support Branch
(OPS21)
  • Principal Liaison with Field for AWIPS Operations support
  • AWIPS Software Installation Management and Test
  • COTR Services for AWIPS Operations and Maintenance Contracts
  • OOS AWIPS program focal point and for AWIPS Interoffice Coordination
Observing Systems Branch
(OPS22)
  • Manages the operational upper air observation program
  • Develops upper air observing policies and procedures
Software Branch
(OPS23)
  • Manages surface observing programs and systems
  • Develops surface observing policies and procedures
  • Coordinates standards and fosters international/interagency partnerships
Test and Evaluation Branch
(OPS24)
  • Provides surface, upper air and Console Replacement System (CRS) software maintenance and enhancements
  • Provides software development support
  • Provides CRS field technical support and program management


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Last update 10/5/2000