AWIPS II – Transparently Shaping the AWIPS of the Future

As the architect of the AWIPS Evolution, Raytheon is designing and constructing the next generation of the system. AWIPS II will bring advanced functionality to forecasters in the field, while simultaneously simplifying code and consequently strengthening system performance while reducing the cost and complexity of maintenance. All of this will be achieved while retaining a system look and feel that will make the AWIPS evolution transparent to the user.

As described in the AWIPS Software Re-Architecture Product Improvement Plan, authored by Raytheon, AWIPS II will be built on a Services Oriented Architecture. The AWIPS II structure will also take advantage of open source software, which has become a viable alternative to the costly COTS software available when the first AWIPS was initially constructed in the mid-1990s.

With the first release of AWIPS II anticipated for mid-2009, Raytheon is working closely with NWS program management to keep the larger AWIPS community informed and aware of the advances toward AWIPS II. We are utilizing AWIPS-wide “Voice of the Forecaster” program to relay AWIPS II concepts and strategies, deliver technical briefings, and tap into the invaluable input and insights of forecasters in the field.

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