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ASPB AND CIMSS WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE WEEK ENDING JANUARY 31, 2003

IN THE PRESS:

ITEMS FOR THE ADMINISTRATOR:

ITEMS FOR THE ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR:

ITEMS FOR THE OFFICE DIRECTOR, ORA:

GOES-12 Wildfire ABBA Transferred to Operations:  The Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite (GOES) Wildfire Automated Biomass Burning Algorithm (WF_ABBA) was modified for application with GOES-12.  The updated GOES-12 WF_ABBA processing system was transferred to the Office of Satellite Data Processing and Distribution (OSDPD) Satellite Services Division (SSD) where it is being tested for operational implementation. (C. Schmidt, CIMSS, 608-262-7973, E. Prins, E/RA2, 530-271-2256)

GOES-12 Imager CSBT Product Now Produced at CIMSS: As of Tuesday, 28 January at 20:00 UTC, hourly production of Clear Sky Brightness Temperature (CSBT) data, using the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite (GOES) -12 Imager radiance data, was initiated at the University of Wisconsin's Cooperative Institute for Meteorological Satellite Studies (CIMSS). Currently these data are being produced in an experimental mode in order to acccommodate the changes in the suite of bands now offered in this the new series of the Imager for GOES. During the move of GOES-12 to its operational location near GOES-8, modifications in the cloud mask will be incorporated. (T. Schreiner , CIMSS, 608-263-6754, T. Schmit, E/RA2, 608-263-0291)

GWINDEX-3 Underway: The 3rd Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite (GOES) Rapid-Scan Winds Experiment (GWINDEX-3) is being conducted over the East Pacific region. This experiment is again being coordinated by the Cooperative Institute for Meteorological Satellite Studies (CIMSS) and the Forecast Products Development Team (FPDT), and will run through March. Winds derived from GOES-10 rapid scan imagery are being produced in real time and disseminated to National Weather Service (NWS) forecast centers, as well as to the Pacific Landfalling Jets Experiment (PACJET) and The Observing System Research and Predictability Experiment (THORPEX) mission planning centers. A new display product as been added to the GWINDEX-3 web page at http://gale.ssec.wisc.edu/gwindex3/. This product overlays the model forecasts on the satellite winds to help the forecasters better evaluate model performance. Examples are provided. (C. Velden, CIMSS, 608-262-9168, D. Stettner, CIMSS, 608-262-8850, J. Daniels, E/RA2, 301-763-8204)

GWINDEX-3 product

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Figure caption: Example of a new display product for GWINDEX-3, with satellite-derived wind vectors and  12-hour model forecast isotachs and streamlines plotted on a GOES-10 image for January 29, 2003.

ITEMS FOR THE DIVISION CHIEF, ARAD:

Distance-Learning Lesson on the Next Generation Imager: Using the Virtual Institute for Satellite Integration Training view (VISITview) software, a lesson was built regarding the next generation imager bands and products ("Bands and Products from the Next Generation Geostationary Imager"). Two versions have been posted, one for individuals and the other for group discussions. The link for individuals is:
http://www.ssec.wisc.edu/visit/briefings/abi03/viewbriefing.html.  (T. Schmit, E/RA2, 608-263-0291, T. Whittaker, CIMSS, 608-262-2759)

Federal Property Inventory: The annual federal property inventory for the Advanced Satellite Products Team (ASPT) has been compelted. All items on the Central Administrative Support Center (CASC) inventroy list have been accounted for.  (G. Callan, E/RA2, 608-263-3951)

NOAA-N Readiness Meeting: A. Heidinger participated in a meeting convened by the Office of Systems Development (OSD) with the Office of Research and Applications/Center for Satellite Applications and Research (ORA/STAR) and the Office of Satellite Data Processing and Distribution (OSDPD) concerning the readiness of NOAA satellite products and services for the launch of NOAA-N. One issue is the operational readiness of the Clouds from AVHRR experimental system (CLAVR-x) for NOAA-N. CLAVR-x is set to be operational in August 2003. (A. Heidinger, E/RA2, 608-263-6757)

Telecons on the Next Generation Sounder: T. Schmit participated in of teleconferences dealing with requirements on the next generation sounder, the Hyperspectral Environmental Suite (HES). Personnel from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Goddard Space Flight Center  and the Massachusetts Institute for Technology/Lincoln Labs (MIT/LL) also participated. Topics included pixel operability, ensquared energy, spectral coverage, and band-to-band co-registration. (T. Schmit, E/RA2, 608-263-0291)

Safety Training Course: J. Key participated via video teleconference in the Stop Taking Avoidable Risks (STAR) safety training course.  The course was given by Thomas Altvater, the NOAA Safety Office, on January 28 in the NOAA Science Center.  (J. Key, E/RA2, 608-263-2605)

ASPT Emergency Management Plan: An emergency management plan for the Advanced Satellite Products Team (ASPT) has been drafted.  The plan addresses personnel and data availability in the event of catastrophic infrastructure damage to facilities at the University of Wisconsin and Camp Springs/Suitland, Maryland.  (J. Key, E/RA2, 608-263-2605)

VISITORS:

Pagano Speaks on AIRS: Thomas Pagano, the Aqua Atmospheric Infrared Sounder/Advanced Microwave Sounding Unit/Humidity Sounder for Brazil (AIRS/AMSU/HSB) project manager at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory visited the Cooperative Institute for Meteorological Satellite Studies (CIMSS).  Dr. Pagano gave a CIMSS seminar on early calibration results for AIRS.  (J. Key, E/RA2, 608-263-2605)

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