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CODE B23.0r1.9

 

This is the public version of CODE for WSR-88D Build 23.0r1.9 It is based upon the ORPG Build 23.0r1.9 source code that completed Beta Test in October 2024, and deployment starting in November, 2024.

 

 

This particular software package pertains to software developed for the NWS Weather Surveillance Radar-1988 Doppler (WSR-88D), also known as the Next Generation Weather Radar (NEXRAD). In particular, this software package pertains to the Open System Radar Product Generator (ORPG) module of the WSR-88D, and to an application development support package termed the Common Operations and Development Environment (CODE).

 

Certain components of the ORPG software are proprietary. These components are not included in this publicly available software package. Click here for more details.......

 

Contents

 

This package contains an archived file of the Public Edition of CODE B23.0r1.9. The archived file pub_code_b23_0r1_9 contains:

  • Source code for ORPG Build 23.0r1.9 (November 2024) [NEW]
  • Source code for CODE software
    • WSR-88D Specific Development Utilities
      • CODEview Text (CVT) 4.4.3
      • CODEview Graphics (CVG) 9.2
      • Additional Utilities

PDF Documentation

  • CODE Guide
    • Vol 1 - Setting Up the Development Environment [NEW]
    • Vol 2 - The ORPG Application Development Guide [NEW]
    • Vol 3 - WSR-88D Algorithm Programming Guide [NEW]
    • Vol 4 - The CODE Utility Guide [NEW]

For further information, a portion of the documents are available in PDF format. The primary purpose for these documents is printing and some of the links do not work. You can view the PDF Pages here.

 

Downloading and Installing CODE

 

Read the System Requirements and the CODE Disclaimer before installing CODE.

 

The latest public version of Build 23.0 CODE software can only be obtained by sending a request to michael.istok@noaa.gov with the phrase "Public CODE RPG" in the subject line and, in the body of your email, please provide your full name and optionally your business affiliation.

 

  1. You can follow the Concise Installation Instructions to install CODE.