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RTH Washington. Fred Branski, Chief, Performance Monitoring, Support & Data Management Branch Office of the Chief Information Officer NOAA’s National Weather Service OPAG-ISS Meeting Sep 18-22, 2006. NWSTG/RTH Functions. The NWSTG is the central communication facility of the NWS; - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
RTH WashingtonRTH Washington
Fred Branski, Chief, Performance Monitoring,
Support & Data Management Branch
Office of the Chief Information Officer
NOAA’s National Weather Service
OPAG-ISS Meeting
Sep 18-22, 2006
Fred Branski, Chief, Performance Monitoring,
Support & Data Management Branch
Office of the Chief Information Officer
NOAA’s National Weather Service
OPAG-ISS Meeting
Sep 18-22, 2006
“Taking the pulse of the planet”“Taking the pulse of the planet”
NWSTG/RTH FunctionsNWSTG/RTH Functions
The NWSTG is
the central communication facility of the NWS;
the primary acquisition and distribution center for NWS data and products;
the primary acquisition and distribution center for international data and products to meet WMO, ICAO and bi-laterally agreed US requirements;
A major data exchange hub for NOAA and other agency data and products.
The NWSTG is
the central communication facility of the NWS;
the primary acquisition and distribution center for NWS data and products;
the primary acquisition and distribution center for international data and products to meet WMO, ICAO and bi-laterally agreed US requirements;
A major data exchange hub for NOAA and other agency data and products.
“Taking the pulse of the planet”“Taking the pulse of the planet”
NWSTG Functional OverviewNWSTG Functional Overview
The NWSTG includes
WMO Regional Telecommunication Hub (RTH) Washington
ICAO OPMET Databank (KWBCYMYX)
the ASOS Operations and Monitoring Center (AOMC)
• Operational oversight of U.S. federal automated surface observing systems
the AWIPS Network Control Facility (NCF)
• AWIPS is the main NWS’ system which supports the NWS forecast and warning mission requirement
• The NCF is the central communications hub and technical support center for AWIPS
The NWSTG includes
WMO Regional Telecommunication Hub (RTH) Washington
ICAO OPMET Databank (KWBCYMYX)
the ASOS Operations and Monitoring Center (AOMC)
• Operational oversight of U.S. federal automated surface observing systems
the AWIPS Network Control Facility (NCF)
• AWIPS is the main NWS’ system which supports the NWS forecast and warning mission requirement
• The NCF is the central communications hub and technical support center for AWIPS
“Taking the pulse of the planet”“Taking the pulse of the planet”
Data Input to the RTHData Input to the RTH
IP / Sockets / Frame Relay
X.25
Asynchronous
Dial up
FTP – http://weather.gov/tg/ftpingest.html
Email – http://weather.gov/tg/emailingest.html
Web - http://weather.gov/tg/bullguid.html
IP / Sockets / Frame Relay
X.25
Asynchronous
Dial up
FTP – http://weather.gov/tg/ftpingest.html
Email – http://weather.gov/tg/emailingest.html
Web - http://weather.gov/tg/bullguid.html
“Taking the pulse of the planet”“Taking the pulse of the planet”
Major InitiativesMajor Initiatives
Replacement Telecommunications Gateway
Backup Telecommunications Gateway
NOAANet – National MPLS network
WIS development planning
Code migration
Improved Monitoring
RMTN upgrade
Replacement Telecommunications Gateway
Backup Telecommunications Gateway
NOAANet – National MPLS network
WIS development planning
Code migration
Improved Monitoring
RMTN upgrade
“Taking the pulse of the planet”“Taking the pulse of the planet”
Replacement NWSTG (RTH)Replacement NWSTG (RTH)
Full functional replacement of existing capabilities
Expanded capacity and capability
Transition to new technology
– Message queuing (MQ) for internal transport
– Network centric systems interconnectivity
– Relational database central processing engine
– NAS/SAN storage solutions
Highly scaleable architecture
Hardware refresh
Full functional replacement of existing capabilities
Expanded capacity and capability
Transition to new technology
– Message queuing (MQ) for internal transport
– Network centric systems interconnectivity
– Relational database central processing engine
– NAS/SAN storage solutions
Highly scaleable architecture
Hardware refresh
“Taking the pulse of the planet”“Taking the pulse of the planet”
Geographically separatedbackup system in northernVirginia
Replacement / BackupTG Description
Replacement / BackupTG Description
Worldwide users
• WMO/ICAO• Family of
services• Govt. agencies• Internet users• Foreign
countries• Emergency mgrs
NWS users• Nat’l Centers for Environ. Prediction• NWS Regional Offices• Domestic/int’l observation & forecast offices• AWIPS
NWS Telecom Gateway• Located in Silver Spring• New message switching syst.allows future upgrades• x 2 upgradeability• Much improved response time • Redundancy ensuresuninterrupted service• Full configuration management
120GB/461500 GB
85GB/38250 GB
90GB/46900 GB
950GB/383500 GB
Daily Throughput/# of circuits
Legacy over 5 year projection for replacement
Daily total message flow:
Legacy - 1.245TB
RTG/BTG – 6.15TB (2011)
Measurements/Projections based on May 2006 WMO message flow
“Taking the pulse of the planet”“Taking the pulse of the planet”
NOAANet BackboneSprint Peerless IP Network Map
NOAANet BackboneSprint Peerless IP Network Map
Internet Transport Node
OC48
ChicagoChicago
AnaheimAnaheim
San JoseSan Jose Pennsauken, NJPennsauken, NJ
Kansas CityKansas City
StocktonStockton CheyenneCheyenne
FortWorthFort
Worth
New YorkNew York
TacomaTacoma
AtlantaAtlanta
Relay, MDRelay, MD
DCDC
“Taking the pulse of the planet”“Taking the pulse of the planet”
Status for RTG/BTG NOAANet Status
Status for RTG/BTG NOAANet Status
RTG IOC - June 19, 2006
RTG FOC – 3Q 2006
NOAANet OC-3 connection to BTG – June 2006
BTG IOC / OC-12 – 4Q 2006
All projects end – May 31, 2007
RTG IOC - June 19, 2006
RTG FOC – 3Q 2006
NOAANet OC-3 connection to BTG – June 2006
BTG IOC / OC-12 – 4Q 2006
All projects end – May 31, 2007
“Taking the pulse of the planet”“Taking the pulse of the planet”
Status for RTG/BTG NOAANet Status
Status for RTG/BTG NOAANet Status
NOAANet Transition:
– Internal underway, NWS regions, NCF, NESDIS soon
– External – begin December 01, 2006
– Initially two Access Points
• One within the RTG facility but external to the infrastructure
• One at Parsippany New York – GTS, AFTN / FAA / Hawaii / Micronesia, Others???
• Possibly Atlanta, Chicago, Tacoma, ???
NOAANet Transition:
– Internal underway, NWS regions, NCF, NESDIS soon
– External – begin December 01, 2006
– Initially two Access Points
• One within the RTG facility but external to the infrastructure
• One at Parsippany New York – GTS, AFTN / FAA / Hawaii / Micronesia, Others???
• Possibly Atlanta, Chicago, Tacoma, ???
“Taking the pulse of the planet”“Taking the pulse of the planet”
RTG Performance Measures:RTG Performance Measures:
Requirement FOC Actual Variance Threshold FY06 FY06
FY07
Message (Watch&Warning)
Avg. Transit Time (seconds) 10 6 0 0
Message (Routine&Model)
Avg. Transit Time (seconds) 60 7 -53 0
Avg. Message Traffic
(send/receive) (daily) 1.2TB 1.2 TB 0 0
Requirement FOC Actual Variance Threshold FY06 FY06
FY07
Message (Watch&Warning)
Avg. Transit Time (seconds) 10 6 0 0
Message (Routine&Model)
Avg. Transit Time (seconds) 60 7 -53 0
Avg. Message Traffic
(send/receive) (daily) 1.2TB 1.2 TB 0 0
“Taking the pulse of the planet”“Taking the pulse of the planet”
For Watches and Warnings:For Watches and Warnings:
Avg time (seconds) to queue to outbound FEP: 6.16
Max time (seconds) to queue to outbound FEP: 182 (3.03 minutes)
Avg time (seconds) to send from outbound FEP: 37.77
Max time (seconds) to send from outbound FEP: 3838 (63.96 minutes
Avg time (seconds) to queue to outbound FEP: 6.16
Max time (seconds) to queue to outbound FEP: 182 (3.03 minutes)
Avg time (seconds) to send from outbound FEP: 37.77
Max time (seconds) to send from outbound FEP: 3838 (63.96 minutes
Note: Not all connections are moved to the RTG infrastructure. Those still moving through legacy systems have the longest delays. We still see occasional spikes in the RTG processing stream which we are investigating with IBM to determine the cause and resolve.
“Taking the pulse of the planet”“Taking the pulse of the planet”
For all other data (except Watches and Warnings):For all other data (except Watches and Warnings):
Avg time (seconds) to queue to outbound FEP: 6.97
Max time (seconds) to queue to outbound FEP: 236 (3.93 minutes)
Avg time (seconds) to send from outbound FEP: 17.13
Max time (seconds) to send from outbound FEP: 4039 (67.32 minutes)
Avg time (seconds) to queue to outbound FEP: 6.97
Max time (seconds) to queue to outbound FEP: 236 (3.93 minutes)
Avg time (seconds) to send from outbound FEP: 17.13
Max time (seconds) to send from outbound FEP: 4039 (67.32 minutes)
Note: Not all connections are moved to the RTG infrastructure. Those still moving through legacy systems have the longest delays. We still see occasional spikes in the RTG processing stream which we are investigating with IBM to determine the cause and resolve.
“Taking the pulse of the planet”“Taking the pulse of the planet”
For Model data:For Model data:
Avg time (seconds) to queue to outbound FEP: 10.25
Max time (seconds) to queue to outbound FEP: 189 (3.15 minutes)
Avg time (seconds) to send from outbound FEP: 62.71
Max time (seconds) to send from outbound FEP: 1910 (31.83 minutes)
Avg time (seconds) to queue to outbound FEP: 10.25
Max time (seconds) to queue to outbound FEP: 189 (3.15 minutes)
Avg time (seconds) to send from outbound FEP: 62.71
Max time (seconds) to send from outbound FEP: 1910 (31.83 minutes)
Note: Not all connections are moved to the RTG infrastructure. Those still moving through legacy systems have the longest delays. We still see occasional spikes in the RTG processing stream which we are investigating with IBM to determine the cause and resolve.
“Taking the pulse of the planet”“Taking the pulse of the planet”
Major InitiativesMajor Initiatives
WIS development planning
– TOC undertaking planning of VGISC development and US WIS plan
– Basis provide by RTH upgrade and MPLS rollout
– Will coordinate with Region IV to develop regional plan
Code migration
– Workstations throughout the regional capable of processing TDCF
– Capability for Upper Air translation exists within RTH.
– Extension of translation capability will be main enabling method outside of native processing
Improved Monitoring
– New initiative to be further developed within the RTH and Region.
– Part of Phase two of RTH upgrade.
WIS development planning
– TOC undertaking planning of VGISC development and US WIS plan
– Basis provide by RTH upgrade and MPLS rollout
– Will coordinate with Region IV to develop regional plan
Code migration
– Workstations throughout the regional capable of processing TDCF
– Capability for Upper Air translation exists within RTH.
– Extension of translation capability will be main enabling method outside of native processing
Improved Monitoring
– New initiative to be further developed within the RTH and Region.
– Part of Phase two of RTH upgrade.
“Taking the pulse of the planet”“Taking the pulse of the planet”
Major InitiativesMajor Initiatives
RMTN upgrade
ISCS follow on planning beginning
EMWIN expansion
– Third Border Initiative funding two pilot projects
– Plan to implement 10 to 15 additional EMWIN site within Region IV - Caribbean, Central American area
Enhanced extra regional connections
– Region III
– Russia
RMTN upgrade
ISCS follow on planning beginning
EMWIN expansion
– Third Border Initiative funding two pilot projects
– Plan to implement 10 to 15 additional EMWIN site within Region IV - Caribbean, Central American area
Enhanced extra regional connections
– Region III
– Russia
“Taking the pulse of the planet”“Taking the pulse of the planet”
Major ConcernMajor Concern
Existing GTS Frame relay contract ends Dec 2007
BT may be willing to extend for 1 year
What will be its replacement ???
MPLS ???
Existing GTS Frame relay contract ends Dec 2007
BT may be willing to extend for 1 year
What will be its replacement ???
MPLS ???