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ASPB AND CIMSS WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE WEEK ENDING AUGUST 25, 2007

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Paper on Hyperspectral IR Surface Emissivity Retrieval Published: A paper entitled "Physical retrieval of surface emissivity spectrum from hyperspectral infrared radiances" has been published in Geophysical Research Letters, co-authors are Jun Li, Jinlong Li, Elisabeth Weisz (CIMSS/UW-Madison), and Daniel Zhou (LaRC/NASA). (Jun Li, CIMSS, 608-262-3755)

Scientist from Korea Completes Two-Year Visit: Mr. Oung Kwon has completed his 2-year visit to the Cooperative Institute for Meteorological Satellite Studies (CIMSS). His visit began in the fall of 2005. During his stay he learned about Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite (GOES) and MODerate-resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) data and using the Man computer Interactive Data Access System (McIDAS) and HYperspectral-viewer for Development of Research Applications (HYDRA) processing tools. Also, he took two courses related to satellite meteorology from the Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences (AOS) department. Mr. Kwon is from the Remote Sensing Division at the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA). (T. Schmit, E/RA2, 608-263-0291, tim.j.schmit@noaa.gov)

CIMSS Forecast Model Assimilates Direct Broadcast MODIS: The weather prediction model at the Cooperative Institute for Meteorological Studies (CIMSS), known as the CIMSS Regional Assimilation System (CRAS), is now assimilating retrievals of total precipitable water (TPW) and cloud-top pressure (CTP) generated from Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometers (MODIS) data acquired through the Space Science and Engineering Center's (SSEC) direct broadcast system. The retrievals are assimilated into the forecast model in real time. The Direct Broadcast CRAS (DBCRAS) is currently generating forecasts for the Central U.S. (http://cimss.ssec.wisc.edu/model/realtime/cras48_DB/daily.html), but can be deployed to any MODIS direct broadcast site. Additional DBCRAS forecasts are planned for regions including the North Pole, Antarctica, and China. (R. Aune, E/RA2, 608-262-1071, robert.aune@noaa.gov)

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VISIT Activities at CIMSS: The Virtual Institute for Satellite Integration Training (VISIT) distance learning lesson "Water Vapor Channel Satellite Imagery" was presented on August 22, 2007. Forecasters from NOAA's National Weather Service forecast offices at Albany, New York, Eureka, California, and the Hydrometeorological Prediction Center in Camp Springs, Maryland participated in the VISIT lesson. (S. Bachmeier, CIMSS, 608-263-3958)

GIMPAP, GOES-R Risk Reduction, and PSDI Review Meetings: The GOES Improved Measurements and Products Assurance Plan (GIMPAP), GOES-R Risk Reduction (GOES-R3), and Product System Development and Implementation (PSDI) annual review meetings were held in Camp Springs (GIMPAP) and Suitland (GOES-R3 and PSDI) August 20-23.  J. Key participated in the GIMPAP (via phone) and GOES-R3 meetings as part of the Technical Advisory Committees (TAC) for those programs. T. Schmit participated in the GOES-R3 meeting as part of the TAC, and he attended and presented at the GOES PSDI meeting. Other Cooperative Institute for Meteorological Satellite Studies (CIMSS) scientists participated in person (S. Ackerman, T. Achtor, J. Li) and via phone. P. Menzel, C. Velden, A. Huang attended the GOES-R3 meeting as TAC members. (T. Schmit, E/RA2, 608-263-0291, tim.j.schmit@noaa.gov; J. Key, E/RA2, 608-263-2605, jkey@ssec.wisc.edu)

First Version of GOES-R ABI Legacy Sounding Algorithm Delivered to AIT: Following the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite (GOES)-R Algorithm Working Group (AWG) schedule guideline, the Cooperative Institute for Meteorological Satellite Studies (CIMSS) sounding team has delivered the first version of Advanced Baseline Imager (ABI) legacy sounding algorithm to Algorithm Integration Team (AIT) for testing. ABI simulated radiances were provided by the Proxy Data Team. (Jun Li, CIMSS, 608-262-3755, Jun.Li@ssec.wisc.edu)

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