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Proxy Dataset Validation Manuscript Published: A manuscript entitled “Validation of a large-scale simulated brightness temperature dataset using SEVIRI satellite observations” was published in the August issue of the Journal of Applied Meteorology and Climatology. The paper by Jason Otkin (CIMSS), Tom Greenwald (CIMSS), Justin Sieglaff (CIMSS), and Allen Huang (CIMSS) used SEVIRI brightness temperature observations to examine the accuracy of a high-resolution (3-km) Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) model simulation performed over most of the Meteosat Second Generation (MSG) viewing domain. The study showed that the combined numerical and forward modeling system at the Cooperative Institute for Meteorological Satellite Studies (CIMSS) is capable of producing realistic proxy radiance datasets for GOES-R Avanced Baseline Imager (ABI) algorithm development and demonstration purposes. (J. Otkin, CIMSS, 608-265-2476)

GOES-14 Contingency Operational Readiness Review: The Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite (GOES)-14 Contingency Operational Readiness Review (CORR) was held on September 11, 2009. T. Schmit was an invited panel member for the review. The purpose was “to demonstrate the capability for early operational acceptance”, if needed. The plan for the start of the NOAA science test is November 30th. (T. Schmit, E/RA2, 608-263-0291, tim.j.schmit@noaa.gov)

Preliminary GOES-14 Imagery and Products: Examples comparing the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite (GOES)-14 Imager and Sounder images and derived Cloud Top Pressure (CTP) product to GOES-12 were posted on the Cooperative Institute for Meteorological Satellite Studies (CIMSS) Satellite Blog. The first example (http://cimss.ssec.wisc.edu/goes/blog/archives/3355) compares the GOES-12 and GOES-14 Imager visible band, detailing the effects to imagery as a result of the different spectral widths for the two satellites, specifically the detection of land usage and the contrast of land and lakes. The second example (http://cimss.ssec.wisc.edu/goes/blog/archives/3415) focuses on the comparison of derived CTP for  GOES-12 and GOES-14, showing the qualitative similarity of the two products. (T. Schreiner, CIMSS, 608-263-6754, S. Bachmeier, CIMSS, 608-263-3958, M. Gunshor, CIMSS, 608-263-1146, J. Nelson, CIMSS, 608-263-6013, G.S. Wade, E/RA2, 608-263-4743, gary.s.wade@noaa.gov, T. Schmit, E/RA2, 608-263-0291, tim.j.schmit@noaa.gov)

CIMSS Tropical Storm Briefing: R. Aune gave a briefing at the Cooperative Institute for Meteorological Satellite Studies (CIMSS) on the current status of tropical storms in the Atlantic and Pacific. The purpose of the tropical briefing, given three times per week, is to generate discussion regarding the formation and prediction of tropical storms, and to expose students and scientists to how satellite data are used in the process. The briefing focused on two active storms: Hurricane Fred in the Atlantic, the strongest hurricane observed east of 35 W longitude in recent times, and Tropical Storm Linda in the Pacific. In addition, a summary of Typhoon Morakat, the storm that struck Taiwan on August 7 and dropped 109 inches of precipitation over a 60-hour period, was presented. (R. Aune, E/RA2, 608-262-1071, robert.aune@noaa.gov)

Local Computer Monitor Inventory Completed at ASPB: In response to Executive Order 13423, mandating full accountability of all federal computer monitors, including their environmentally sound disposal, G. S. Wade, as local property custodian, identified all NOAA computer monitors belonging to the Advanced Satellite Products Branch (ASPB). Twenty one (21) monitors were bar-coded, and their identifying information were complied and provided to NOAA Property, following guidelines from NOAA Property Office directives. Previously, computer monitors were typically included in property inventories as part of personal computer system packages; now, monitors will be tracked separately. (G. S. Wade, E/RA2, 608-263-4743, gary.s.wade@noaa.gov)

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