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Data Access and QC Section

Greg Pratt, Section Chief

Overview

The Data Access and QC Section develops and implements scientific software systems designed to improve weather forecasting by taking advantage of opportunities offered by recent advances in meteorological observations and information systems.

The group currently supports:

  • Meteorological Assimilation Data Ingest System (MADIS)
  • Data Delivery Extended Task for AWIPS-II
  • The Mesoscale Analysis and Prediction System (MAPS) Surface Assimilation System (MSAS)
  • The Quality Control and Monitoring System (QCMS)

Personnel

- Greg Pratt, Section Chief/IT Specialist (Civil Service) greg.pratt@noaa.gov
- Leon Benjamin, Computer Specialist (CIRES) leon.a.benjamin@noaa.gov
- Randy Collander, Computer Specialist (CIRA) randall.s.collander@noaa.gov
- Tom Kent, Computer Specialist (CIRA) tom.kent@noaa.gov
- Gopakumar Padmanabhan, Computer Specialist (CIRES) gopa.padmanabhan@noaa.gov
- Dan Schaffer, Computer Specialist (CIRA) daniel.s.schaffer@noaa.gov
- Joanne Wade (fka Edwards), Computer Specialist (CIRA) joanne.wade@noaa.gov