Automation of Field Operations and Services (AFOS) National Weather Service (NWS) Service Records and Retention System (SRRS) Data

Service Records and Retention System (SRRS) is historical digital data set DSI-9949, a collection of products created by the U.S. National Weather Service (NWS) and archived at the National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) [formerly National Climatic Data Center (NCDC)]. SRRS was a network of computers and associated hardware whose purpose was to transmit and store a large number of NWS products and make them available as needed. Basic meteorological and hydrological data, analyses, forecasts, and warnings are distributed among NWS offices over the AFOS (Automation of Field Operations and Services) communications system since 1978. These include PIREP (aircraft reports from pilots), AIRMET (aeronautical meteorological bulletins), SIGMET (significant meteorological information), surface and upper air plotted unanalyzed maps, air stagnation, precipitable water, Forecasts such as wind and temperature aloft, thickness and analysis, fire weather, area, local, zone, state, agricultural advisory, and terminal; and Warnings such as marine, severe weather, hurricane and tornado. The AFOS system was developed to increase the productivity and effectiveness of NWS personnel and to increase the timeliness and quality of their warning and forecasting services.

This format version of the SRRS data was archived at NCEI from 1983 to 2001 (when a new format was created). The NCEI can service requests for products from the SRRS; two types of products are available to the user: 1) graphic displays of meteorological analyses and forecast charts (limited), and 2) alphanumeric displays of narrative summaries and meteorological/hydrological data. The following is a partial list of historical SRRS products available through the NCDC: rawinsonde data above 100 MB; AIREPS buoy reports; coastal flood warning; Coast Guard surface report; climatological report (daily and misc, incl monthly reports); weather advisory Coastal Waters Forecast Center (CWSU); weather statement; 3- to 5-day extended forecast; average 6- to 10-day weather outlook (local and national); aviation area forecast winds aloft forecast; flash flood statements, watches and warnings; flood statement; flood warning forecast; medium range guidance; FOUS relative humidity/temperature guidance; FOUS prog max/min temp/POP guidance; FOUS wind/cloud guidance; Great Lakes forecast; hurricane local statement; high seas forecast; international aviation observations; local forecast; local storm report; rawinsonde observation - mandatory levels;, METAR formatted surface weather observation; marine weather statement; short term rorecast; non-precipitation warnings/watches/advisories; nearshore marine forecast (Great Lakes only), offshore aviation area forecast; offshore forecast; other marine products, other surface weather observations, pilot report plain language, ship report, state pilot report, collective recreational report; narrative radar summary radar observation; hydrology-meteorology data report; river summary; river forecast; miscellaneous river product; river recreation statement; ; regional weather summary; surface aviation observation; preliminary notice of watch and canc msg SVR; local storm watch and warning; cancelation msg SELS watch; point information message; state forecast discussion ; state forecast rawinsonde observation - significant levels; surface ship report at intermediate synoptic time; surface ship report at non-synoptic time; surface ship report at synoptic time; special weather statement international; SIGMET severe local storm watch and area outline; special marine warning; intermediate surface synoptic observation; main surface synoptic observation; severe thunderstorm warning; severe weather statement; severe storm outlook; narrative state weather summary; terminal forecast; tropical cyclone discussion; marine/aviation tropical cyclone advisory; public tropical cyclone advisory; tornado warning; transcribed weather broadcast; tropical weather discussion; tropical weather outlook and summary; AIRMET SIGMET zone forecast; terminal forecast (prior to 7/1/96); winter weather warnings, watches, advisories; marine advisory/warning; special marine warning; miscellaneous product convective SIGMET ; local ice forecast; area forecast discussion; public information statement. SRRS (DSI-9949) by the Gateway SRRS (DSI-9957; C00583). NWS products after 2001 can be obtained from those systems, from NCEI.

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NOMADS dataset: Service Records Retention System (SRRS)
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NCEI Customer Engagement
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Data Documentation for Data Set 9949...PDF
NCDC documentation manual for the dataset, January 15, 1999.
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SRRS Inventory from 2003PDF
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Field	Value
Contact Name	DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI > National Centers for Environmental Information, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
Contact Email	[email protected]
Public Access Level	Public
Limitations	Restriction Code: otherRestrictions; Restriction Code: otherRestrictions;
Spatial Coverage
Place Keywords	continent--north-america--united-states-of-america ocean--pacific-ocean--central-pacific-ocean--hawaiian-islands ocean--atlantic-ocean--north-atlantic-ocean--caribbean-sea--virgin-islands ocean--pacific-ocean--central-pacific-ocean--american-samoa ocean--pacific-ocean--western-pacific-ocean--micronesia--marshall-islands ocean--pacific-ocean--western-pacific-ocean--micronesia ocean--pacific-ocean--western-pacific-ocean--micronesia--palau ocean--pacific-ocean--western-pacific-ocean--micronesia--guam ocean--pacific-ocean--central-pacific-ocean--wake-island
Bounding Coordinate	North Bounding Coordinate: 72.0 East Bounding Coordinate: -64.0 South Bounding Coordinate: -15.0 West Bounding Coordinate: 134.0
Purpose	To make a wide range of climatic data available to researchers, government agencies and to the public. SRRS reports can be certified for use in investigations and/or litigations.
Identification Information Citation	Title: Automation of Field Operations and Services (AFOS) National Weather Service (NWS) Service Records and Retention System (SRRS) Data Originator: DOC/NOAA/NWS > National Weather Service, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
Progress	Complete
Maintenance and Update Frequency	notPlanned
Use Constraints	Use Limitation: In 2001 SRRS (DSI-9949) was succeeded by the Gateway SRRS (DSI-9957; C00583). NWS products after 2001 can be obtained from that system, from NCEI.; Other: Cite as: National Weather Service, (date): [Specific record or report]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, [data accessed].; Other: Distribution liability: NOAA and NCEI make no warranty, expressed or implied, regarding these data, nor does the fact of distribution constitute such a warranty. NOAA and NCEI cannot assume liability for any damages caused by any errors or omissions in these data. If appropriate, NCEI can only certify that the data it distributes are an authentic copy of the records that were accepted for inclusion in the NCEI archives.; Other: Use liability: NOAA and NCEI cannot provide any warranty as to the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of furnished data. Users assume responsibility to determine the usability of these data. The user is responsible for the results of any application of this data for other than its intended purpose.; Other: Distribution liability: NOAA and NCEI make no warranty, expressed or implied, regarding these data, nor does the fact of distribution constitute such a warranty. NOAA and NCEI cannot assume liability for any damages caused by any errors or omissions in these data. If appropriate, NCEI can only certify that the data it distributes are an authentic copy of the records that were accepted for inclusion in the NCEI archives.; Other: Use liability: NOAA and NCEI cannot provide any warranty as to the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of furnished data. Users assume responsibility to determine the usability of these data. The user is responsible for the results of any application of this data for other than its intended purpose.;
Point of Contact	Contact Organization: DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI > National Centers for Environmental Information, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce Contact Position: DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI > National Centers for Environmental Information, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce ISO 19115 Metadata Contact 1-828-271-4800 1-828-271-4876 151 Patton Avenue Veach-Baley Federal Building, Room 468 Asheville NC 28801-5001 USA [email protected] https://www.ncei.noaa.gov HTTPS Web Browser NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) NCEI home page with information, data access and contact information. information 8:00 - 6:00 Eastern pointOfContact Voice Telephone: 1-828-271-4800 Email: [email protected]
Point of Contact Address	Address Type: physical and mailing 151 Patton Avenue Asheville, NC 28801-5001
Metadata Contact	Contact Person: DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI > National Centers for Environmental Information, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce Contact Organization: DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI > National Centers for Environmental Information, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce Voice Telephone: 1-828-271-4800 Email: [email protected]
Metadata Contact Address	Address Type: mailing and physical 151 Patton Avenue, Veach-Baley Federal Building, Room 468 Asheville, NC 28801-5001
Distributor Contact	Contact Organization: DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI > National Centers for Environmental Information, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce Contact Position: DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI > National Centers for Environmental Information, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce Customer Engagement Branch 1-828-271-4800 1-828-271-4876 151 Patton Avenue Veach-Baley Federal Building, Room 468 Asheville NC 28801-5001 USA [email protected] https://www.ncei.noaa.gov HTTPS Web Browser NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) NCEI home page with information, data access and contact information. information 8:00 - 6:00 Eastern distributor Voice Telephone: 1-828-271-4800 Email: [email protected]
Distributor Contact Address	Address Type: physical and mailing 151 Patton Avenue Asheville, NC 28801-5001
Distribution Liability	Unknown
Beginning Time Period of Content	Date: 19830531
Ending Time Period of Content	Date: 20010805
Currentness Reference	Unknown
Last Updated	May 9, 2019, 17:56 (UTC)