Radar Operations Center

Program Branch

The Program Branch performs WSR-88D baseline hardware and software configuration management functions, generates and issues technical documentation, deploys field wide software releases, manages the retrofit program, provides project tracking and contract monitoring, resolves WSR-88D safety issues, and administers information resource management throughout the Radar Operations Center. Proposed hardware and software changes are evaluated for impact to retrofit support, system documentation, baseline configuration, cost, and schedule.

The Program Branch conducts tri-agency Configuration Control Board activities and administers proposed system changes. It generates and distributes tapes for software builds, adaptation data, and map changes to field sites.

The Program Branch develops, validates, publishes, and distributes operations and field/depot level maintenance technical manuals.

The Program Branch manages the retrofit modification program including procurement of hardware kits. It, also, manages the network safety program and the Parts Compatibility Review Board.