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Available Modules

Basic Module

Analytic Module

Interactive & Hodo Module

Soundingram Module

High-Altitude Module

Special Data Decoders Module

NEW Radiometrics (RDX)
Data Decoder Module

Binary Data Decoders Module

Standard Vertical
Cross-Section Module

Advanced Vertical
Cross-Section Module

NEW Real-Time Cross-Section
Processor Module

Turbulence &
Mountain-wave Module

Fronts and Forecast Module

MODULE OPTIONS

Special Data
Decoders Module

Features

• Plot and analyze over 30 popular sounding data formats. These decoders are kept up-to-date as data codes and formats change. Program updates are routinely compiled and made available for download to RAOB customers. For a complete list of sounding formats that RAOB can decode, view the RAOB Data Types page.
• All data formats processed by the Special Decoders module contain data that is saved in the ASCII (or text) format. There are 2 other types of data that are saved in a binary form -- they are the BUFR and GRIB data formats. Binary sounding data can only be processed when using the Binary Data Decoders Module.
• Another unique sounding data type is that of the surface-based microwave profiler. RAOB currently only processes one of these formats, which is produced by the Radiometrics Corporation. The optional Radiometrics (or RDX) decoder module must be used to decode this unique data.