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[McIDAS #NPS-161998]: Radar site location change in Louisiana, how do we update the database(s)?

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  • Subject: [McIDAS #NPS-161998]: Radar site location change in Louisiana, how do we update the database(s)?
  • Date: Tue, 06 Feb 2024 08:45:21 -0700
Greetings,

> So, here's the official support email for the move of the New Orleans, LA 
> WSR-88D from Slidell, LA to Hammond, LA. As you know, KLIX becomes KHDC on or 
> around March 31.

For the records, here are the details of the new KHDC site:
https://www.weather.gov/media/notification/pdf_2023_24/scn24-11_khdc_nexrad_level_iii_product_dissemination.pdf


> What McIDAS database file(s) handle this for a seamless transition, so that 
> the moment the radar comes online, we can seamlessly start producing NEXRAD 
> imagery from it using McIDAS?

I'm going to get you the right answer(s) to this, though it may not be right 
away.  Since there's still the better part of two months before the site comes 
online I don't feel there's a high urgency on this; please let me know if there 
is.  Otherwise I'll get back to you relatively soon with next steps.


Best,
-Mike

Ticket Details
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Ticket ID: NPS-161998
Department: Support McIDAS
Priority: Normal
Status: Open
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