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Current GOES-9 Data Available for Viewing: During the current testing period for re-activation of the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-9 (GOES-9), a sampling of real-time products and imagery from both the Sounder and Imager instruments are available for viewing on the Cooperative Institute for Meteorological Satellite Studies (CIMSS) Realtime GOES-9 web page (http://cimss.ssec.wisc.edu/goes/realtime/g9/g9realtime.html). Hourly Sounder data include total precipitable water, lifted index (stability), and cloud top pressure derived product imagery as well as displays of radiances from all 19 spectral bands. Hourly Imager data include representative visible and infrared window images that can be used for quick but routine monitoring during the testing period. (G. Wade, E/RA2, 608-263-4743, J. Nelson, CIMSS, 608-263-6013).
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Manuscripts and Proposal Reviews: Two manuscripts were reviewed for the Journal of Atmospheric and Oceanic Technology by T. Schmit. A proposal to the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada was reviewed by J. Key. (T. Schmit, E/RA2, 608-263-0291, J. Key, E/RA2, 608-263-2605)
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GOES Sounder Assimilation Code Delivered to NCEP:
A cloud assimilation routine to incorporate the Geostationary Operational
Environmental Satellite (GOES) Sounder cloud product into the regional
Eta Data Assimilation System (EDAS) was discussed with the Mesoscale Modeling
Team within the National Centers for Environmental Prediction (NCEP).
The software changes to the EDAS that are required to test the cloud assimilation
scheme were also delivered to NCEP. Final testing and implementation
will be completed by NCEP. Preliminary tests of hourly GOES sounder cloud
data show improved Eta cloud forecasts in the 00 to 06 hour time
frame. (J. Jung, CIMSS, 301-763-8204).
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Office Renovation to Accompany New Furniture at CIMSS: The Cooperative Institute for Meteorological Satellite Studies (CIMSS) has been planning the renovation of one of their offices that houses both CIMSS and National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service (NESDIS) employees. The renovation was initiated by a new furniture purchase, generously provided by NESDIS' Office of Research and Applications. The renovation plans include creating and moving nine employees to temporary office space, preparing for the transport of office equipment, including computers, and arranging the post-renovation floor plan. The office will be painted, carpeted, and will receive the new furniture the week of January 14, 2002. (M. Gunshor, CIMSS, 608-263-1146)
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