Spotter Network Report Today

[Josh Richardson]

Anyone seeing the report in IL that says:

"possible hook echo on grlevel3 as well on lowering on GR2 AE"


First off, I wouldnt think this is something that should be reported on the system like that. 2nd, I dont even really see what you would call a hook echo anywhere in that time frame.

 

[Josh Richardson]

This is the only thing I see that he could be referring to, I am missing a couple frames but I cant imagine this ever turned into anything let alone was even warned.

 

[Andrew Ryan]

A lowering on G2AE?? haha too much!

But seriously, I think this another "bobbie cookie" situation. Someone meaning good but doing something inappropriate.

 

[J Kinkaid]

not meaning to jack this thread but how about this one from a few weeks ago

 

[Chip Redmond]

One would think that if they put the money forward for GR Level 3 they would know and understand how to use it. Thats why we have humans to interpret the reports and disseminate the good from the bad and the idiocy from the intelligent.

Gusts to 26.7mph! Almost hurricane force!

Chip

 

[Andrew Pritchard]

He was emailed by a fellow Illinois chaser earlier and he apologized for using the system incorrectly and said that he had learned a valuable lesson today. Probably just a "n00b" who didn't know what was going on.

 

[Randy Bowers]

The problem is, as more "n00b's" come along, this will continue to happen. Some time ago, I remember talk of implementing some sort of training requirement for SN users that would address this issue. In my opinion, the sooner the better. I certainly would hate to see NWS offices begin to ignore the "SpotterNetwork" reports that come through NWSChat because of quality concerns. Or worse, a discontinuation of these reports being fed into chat.

 

[Jason Boggs]

Yep, thanks to these few idiots that can't give quality reports, we will all have to pay for it. It really amazes me what people do sometimes.

 

[Brian Barnes]

I wonder if there is a way to create some kind of "quality assurance script" that checks the parameters someone enters against a database of minimums and then either accept or reject the report. Probably wouldn't be a "catch-all" but in some cases if the minimum required wind speed for "high wind" was 40 mph (in the script) and the report was less than or equal to 39 mph then it would just kick out the report and not put it into the report script.

 

[Skip Talbot]

If it becomes too much of a problem, then either SN privileges will have to be restricted to those who are qualified, or the reports will have to be moderated by someone, much like the way this forum is run.

 

[Tyler Allison]

I contacted the person shortly after the report. It was a well meaning individual who didn't understand reporting criteria. They wanted to help.

This is exactly why we have been working on a training program that is 90% complete and the SN committie is actively reviewing. It's the best online training Ive seen to date. I'm hopeful it will be openned up in March and required shortly there after.

-Tyler

 

[Shane Adams]

The problem is we've got so much damn technology, people are using it "just because". Another great example is 5 solid hours of live streaming of someone driving down the road.

 

[Adam Lucio]

My all time favorite noob report was "really dark clouds"

Those SLCs can be pretty intense!

Theres a difference between those who mean well and those who are abusing a system. The offender should be warned and monitored, perhaps using the 3 strikes your out system. Maybe SN could add a confirmation window that pops up before the report goes through...something that has a check box that says "The report meets criteria" with a link to read them for those who don't understand....just a thought

 

[Mikel Shively]

I contacted the person shortly after the report. It was a well meaning individual who didn't understand reporting criteria. They wanted to help.

This is exactly why we have been working on a training program that is 90% complete and the SN committie is actively reviewing. It's the best online training Ive seen to date. I'm hopeful it will be openned up in March and required shortly there after.

-Tyler

Required for all new members to the network, or for all members?

I was chasing the day the "really dark clouds" report came out... my wife/nowcaster called me to warn me...we both had a good chuckle.

 

[Tyler Allison]

all members

excellent idea about the please confirm thing