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3 Conclusions and Recommendations
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... The National Weather Service should continue to make periodic assessments of technical, operational, and service capabilities as part of the ongoing operational program evaluation by expanding the operational test and evaluation process being used for AWIPS builds to include the integrated suite of technical systems. The assessments should include service programs such as coastal marine, fire, and mountain weather forecasts and warnings, which are not likely to be fully tested in the MARD area.
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