Migration of BlueSkyRAINS to the Southeast

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Migration of BlueSkyRAINSto the Southeast

• PNW Group
• USFS Sue Ferguson, Susan ONeill
• EPA Rob Wilson
• Southern Group
• USFS Gary L. Achtemeier, Scott Goodrick
• EPA ??

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Project Plan (4 Stages)

• Stage 1 Replicate a completely operational
  BlueSkyRAINS system at SHRMC
• Stage 2 Coordinate with EPA, states, and
  counties in the Southeast to inject available
  emissions data into BSR.
• Stage 3 Evaluate and improve the systems
  documentation package based on the results of
  Stages 1 2.
• Stage 4 Establish a national data server and
  begin coordinated implementation with other
  FCAMMS and EPA regions.

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Stage 1 SHRMC Implementation

• All SHRMC meteorological products are in a format
  that BSR can accept.
• SHRMC will develop and implement a computer
  hardware/data flow operational plan for
  multiple-user access.
• SHRMC will construct dedicated servers that will
  link to the operational 32-processor cluster.
  These servers will house BlueSkyRAINS and host a
  dedicated BlueSkyRAINS web site.

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Stage 1 SHRMC Data manager/IT Specialist

• Assist the Systems Analysts in the installation
  of BlueSkyRAINS,
• Ensure BlueSkyRAINS remains operational by
  troubleshooting any hardware and/or software
  problems,
• Re-install BlueSkyRAINS on SHRMC computers when
  upgrades become available,
• Manage the flow of data through SHRMC so that
  BlueSkyRAINS will operate without disruption.

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Stage 2 SHRMC Coordination

• populate BlueSkyRAINS with available emissions
  data from prescribed and agricultural burns.
• SHRMC will host a workshop to identify those
  states and counties that already have automated
  reporting systems that can link to BlueSkyRAINS.
• SHRMC will sponsor an emissions workshop to
  bring together parties interested in the
  automation of burn permitting programs.

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Stage 3 Evaluate Improve the
DocumentationStage 4 Establish a National Data
Server
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SHRMC Personnel

• Gary L. Achtemeier Director
• Scott Goodrick Atmospheric Scientist
• Yongqiang Liu Atmospheric Scientist
• Ken Forbus Systems Analyst
• Tim Giddens Electrical Computer Engineer
• New Hire Data Manager/IT Specialist

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Questions

• What is EPA Region 4 role in the BSR proposal?
• Will BSR be operated through EPA Region 4
  offices?
• Will EPA Region 4 devote personnel to the BSR
  effort in the Southeast?