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IN THE PRESS:
ITEMS FOR THE ADMINISTRATOR:
ITEMS FOR THE ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR:
Workshop on Next
Generation European Satellite:
T. Schmit and J. Gurka participated in the EUropean organization for
the exploitation of METeorological SATellites (EUMETSAT) 2nd Meteosat
Third Generation (MTG) User Consultation Workshop held April 13-15,
2005 in Locarno, Switzerland. The presentations were entitled "GOES-R
status and recommendations from the GOES-R Users' Conferences" and "The
GOES-R imager, sounder and lightning observation missions". They are
available on request. (T. Schmit, E/RA2,
608-263-0291)
Significance:
This workshop supported NOAA/NESDIS-EUMETSAT bi-lateral science
cooperation. Knowledge gained from the meeting will help
NOAA/NESDIS understand the potential synergies between GOES-R and MTG
and will help EUMETSAT understand the status of the GOES-R system.
Supports the following
NOAA Mission Goals:
1. Protect, restore, and manage the use of coastal and ocean resources
through ecosystem-based management
2. Understand climate variability and change to enhance society's
ability to plan and respond.
3. Serve society's needs for weather and water information.
4. Support the Nation's commerce with information for safe, efficient,
and environmentally sound transportation.
ITEMS FOR THE OFFICE DIRECTOR, ORA