Bob Rauber                                                            University of Illinois

PLOWS NNE KDMX site coordinates and contact information

Sites for MAX, MIPS and MISS/U.M.Rawinsondes (click for Google Earth .kmz files of sites with dual-Doppler lobes)
Site
Latitude
Longitude
Alt. (ft)
NWS Contact
KDMX
Des Moines, IA
41°43'52"N
93°43'22"W
981
Karl Jungbluth
(515) 270-2614
karl.a.jungbluth@noaa.gov
MAX
42°02'57.8"N
93°31'40.2"W
1035
Best location in terms of blockage - powerlines only concern
MIPS
41°54'37.8"N
93°25'5.5"W
924
Parked along side of road, generally good blockage around site
UM
Nevada Budget Inn
42°00'20.9"N
93°26'20.8"W
1058
Good view S/SW, some blockage to N.
MISS
Boone Super 8/Walmart lot
42°02'10.2"N
93°52'50.5"W
1112
Walmart has only open lot nearby without high-tension powerlines in vicinity
MAX alt.
41°57'53.8"N
93°30'51.6"W
969
Somewhat worse blockage, but may be usable if first site is inaccessible; farm quite close
UM alt.
Across from Ames Quality Inn
42°02'08.0"N
93°34'57.4"W
961
Fairly open parking lot for Pizza Ranch restaurant