Radiosonde Replacement System (RRS)

RRS Software Users Guide and Radiosonde Training Videos

RRS Users Guide for Software Version 3.4.0.2  - July, 2018. This guide provides detailed instructions on using the RRS software and radiosondes.

LMS-6 Training Video   Observer training video on how to prepare the LMS-6 radiosonde.

RS92 Training Video   Observer training video on how to prepare the RS92-NGP radiosonde

Handbooks and User Guides

NWSM 10-1401 Rawinsonde Observations   This manual provides instructions on how to take a radiosonde observation and manage an upper air station.

EHB #9   RRS Workstation Operations and Maintenance Manual and supporting documentation.

Technical Information

RRS WMO Levels Generation for Coded Messages (PDF Version) July, 2005.  Click Here for a Word version.

Background Information on the Radiosonde Replacement System Program.

Photos and other information

Soundings with RRS   A virtual tour by WFO Reno, NV, on preparing and launching a GPS radiosonde with RRS.

Telemetry Receiving System   More photos of the new ground tracking antenna.

RSOIS   Photos of the Radiosonde Surface Observing Instrumentation System.