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Sea Ice Surface Temperature Paper Published: A paper titled "Sea ice surface temperature product from the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS)" was published in the journal IEEE Transactions on Geoscience and Remote Sensing (2004, Vol. 42, No. 5). The authors are D. Hall (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC)), J. Key, K.A. Casey (GSFC), G.A. Riggs (GSFC), and D.J. Cavalieri (GSFC). The paper introduces the MODIS sea ice temperature product, the retrieval methodology, and validation over the Arctic and Antarctic. The ice surface temperature algorithm was developed by the Advanced Satellite Products Team at the Cooperative Insitute for Meteorological Satellite Studies. A figure from the paper was used on the journal cover (available at http://stratus.ssec.wisc.edu/papers/TGARS_seaice_cover_fig_2004.pdf). (J. Key, E/RA2, 608-263-2605)
Significance:
The ice surface temperature product extends existing sea surface
temperature products to the frozen ocean. The algorithm is
relevant to the future Visible/Infrared Imager and Radiometer Suite
(VIIRS) instrument.
NOAA Mission Goal:
Serve society's needs for weather and
water information.
NOAA Cross-Cutting Priorities:
Sound, Reliable State-of-the-Art
Research
NOAA Satellite and Information at National Highway Visibility Conference: In a continuing effort to reach out to new users, T. Schmit and R. Aune participated in the National Highway Visibility Conference (NHVC) held in Madison, WI , May 17-18, 2004. They gave a presentation titled "Future Geostationary Observations for the Improved Detection and Short Range Prediction of Fog". G. Ellrod (NESDIS/ORA) gave a talk titled "Detection of Hazardous Fog at Night Using Data From Meteorological Satellites and Surface Reporting Stations". More information on the conference can be found at: http://www.topslab.wisc.edu/nhvc/. (T. Schmit, E/RA2, 608-263-0291, R. Aune, E/RA2, 608-262-1071)
AMS 13th Conference on Satellite Meteorology
and Oceanography Program Completed: The program for the
American Meteorological Society's 13th Conference on Satellite
Meteorology and Oceanography to be held September 20-23 in Norfolk, VA
has been completed and posted on-line at http://www.ametsoc.org/.
The special theme for the conference is "Next Generation Environmental
Sensors and Emerging Applications in Satellite Meteorology and
Oceanography." Over 200 abstracts were submitted for presentation
at the conference in six topic areas: 1) Climatology and
Long-Term Satellite Studies; 2) Environmental Applications; 3)
Operational Products; 4) Retrievals and Cloud Products; 5) Data
Assimilation; and 6) New and Future Sensors and Applications. (E. Prins, E/RA2,
530-271-2256, C. Velden, CIMSS, 608-262-9168)
ITEMS FOR THE DIVISION CHIEF, ARAD
Cooperative Institute for Meteorological Satellite Studies All-Hands Workshop: The Cooperative Institute for Meteorological Satellite Studies (CIMSS) held an all-hands workshop on May 20th to discuss current and future research activities in three areas: Remote Sensing of Clouds, Calibration and Validation, and Surface Emissivity. Andrew Heidinger (NOAA), Dave Tobin (CIMSS), and Bob Knutesun (CIMSS) each gave an overview presentation on one of these areas. The presentations highlighted current science issues and how these issues are begin addressed through CIMSS research. Each presentation included lots of discussion that addressed what research should be done in the future and possible new directions CIMSS might pursue. (S. Ackerman, CIMSS, 608-263-3647)
Three NOAA Length of Service Awards: Advanced Satellite Products Team (ASPT) members Gary Wade, Bob Aune, and Geary Callan (retired) received Length of Service awards for government service. Mr. Wade and Mr. Aune have 20 years of service; Mr. Callan retired after 35 years with the federal government. Congratulations! (J. Key, E/RA2, 608-263-2605)
CIMSS Provides Cloud Information to FSU Scientist: Over the last month or so, personnel from the Cooperative Institute for Meteorological Satellite Studies (CIMSS) have been collaborating with Dr. Jiujing Gu at Florida State University (FSU) to provide archived cloud top information, consisting principally of effective cloud amount and cloud top pressure. All data generated from the Geostationary Operational environmental Satellite (GOES)-8 and -12 Sounders for the Continental United States (CONUS) region from January, April, July, and October 2003 is being supplied. Dr. Gu is using the data to estimate downwelling longwave radiation at the land surface. (G.S. Wade, E/RA2, 608-263-4743, J. P. Nelson III, CIMSS, 608-263-6013, A. J. Schreiner, CIMSS, 608-263-6754)
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