Center for S a t ellite A pplications and R esearch ( STAR)

1. Center for Satellite Applications and Research (STAR) Satellite Operational Algorithm Readiness (SOAR) 16 NOV 2010 PRESENTED BY: DR. AL POWELL DIRECTOR DR MIKE KALB DEPUTY DIRECTOR COPC Meeting AFWA, Omaha, NE 16 NOV 2010

2. Integrated Earth Observations A distributed system of systems • Provides comprehensive set of space-based observations • Links all platforms: space-, air-, and surface-based (land, ocean and ice) • Requires inter-calibrated observations • Facilitates exchange of data and information • Improves decision-maker’s abilities to address pressing policy issues

3. STAR’s Mission • To provide NOAA with scientific research and development that transitions state‑of‑the-art satellite data systems, products, and services to operations for use by land, atmosphere, ocean, and climate user communities. STAR has over 40 years experience working satellite algorithms, sustainment, and their transfer into operations. RESEARCH TO OPERATIONS, CALIBRATION, ALGORITHM DEVELOPMENT & SUSTAINMENT

4. STAR Life Cycle Satellite Support

5. STAR OrganizationCenter for Satellite Applications & Research (STAR) Scientific capacity is maintained in three divisions: atmosphere, ocean and university partners & NOAA Cooperative Institutes

6. What is Satellite Operational Algorithm Readiness (SOAR)? • Provides consistent management and policies across all NOAA satellite data sources: NOAA operational (any satellite NOAA uses in its operations), NASA research, or international missions • Uses the similar/same procedures across systems to ensure consistency and repeatability of process

7. SOAR Provides… STAR provides… End-to-End Capabilities Instrument Trade Studies (Alg Related) Proxy Dataset Development Algorithm Development and Testing Product Demonstration Systems Development of Cal/Val Tools Integrated Cal/Val Enterprise System Sustained Radiance and Product Validation Algorithm and application improvements User Readiness and Education Risk reduction Innovation to work future requirements Experience in Algorithm Delivery and Implementation Developed, tested, delivered and implemented operational product generation systems POES, JPSS (NOAA polar ops missions) GOES, GOES-R (NOAA geo ops missions) DMSP (DoD, NOAA applications) AIRS, MODIS (NASA) MeTOP (IASI, GOME, ASCAT) JPSS / NPOESS (NDE Project) International and evolving capabilities: Oceansat (India), FY (China), Meteor (USSR), GCOM (Japan), Radarsat (Canada), Jason (French-US) etc. SOAR will bring algorithm development and data use efficiencies wherever satellite data is applied for mission applications 7

8. Satellite Oceanography & Climate Division Satellite Meteorology & Climate Division Cooperative Research Division Science Cal/ Val Quality Assurance Our Federal Scientific Staff provide the knowledge and work that builds and sustains a portfolio of enabling capabilities. They are the raw material for mission success. NOAA Calibration Center (NCC) Collaborative Environment (CE) Post-Launch Science Maint. Satellite Operational Algorithm Readiness (SOAR) Enterprise Process Lifecycle Capabilities Joint Center, Sat. Data Assimilation Satellite Algorithm Testbed Science Outreach Visualization Research & Development Algorithm Integration GOES-R / Geo Missions JPSS/ Polar Missions Decadal Survey Missions International Missions Missions Requirements User Readiness

9. How will SOAR work?STAR Structure Viewed from Inside NOAA NESDIS Each algorithm program will be tailored for the operational mission from the available scientific capacity STAR Mgt University Partnerships Division Ocean Division Atmospheric Division

10. How will SOAR work?A Venn Diagram Analogy STAR Mgt Each algorithm program will be tailored for the operational mission from the available scientific capacity University Partnerships Division Ocean Division Atmospheric Division AIRS JASON GOES-R JPSS

11. SOAR Enterprise Services for Multi-Mission Satellite Scientific Algorithm Development and Cal/Val GSICS Coordination Center Mgmt / Org Oversight NOAA Calibration Center Enterprise Services Cal/Val Quality Assurance User Readiness Requirements Research & Development Algorithm Integration Service Domains GOES-R NDE JPSS Decadal Survey Int’l Provides mature development processes and draws expertise from scientists in other agencies, such as NASA, DOD, and Cooperative Institutes and other universities

12. Algorithm Working Group (AWG) • PURPOSE: • (1)To select, develop, test, validate, and demonstrate Level-2+ algorithms that will meet requirements and provide them to the Satellite Ground Segment. • (2) Provide sustained life cycle validation and Level-2 product enhancements • Leverages nearly 100 scientists from NOAA, NASA, DOD, EPA, and NOAA’s Cooperative Institutes (University partners) • Applies first-hand knowledge of algorithms developed for POES, GOES, DMSP, AIRS, MODIS, MetOP and Space Weather (new addition). • Leverages other programs & experiences (GOES, POES, MODIS, AIRS, IASI, NPOESS and other prototype instruments and international systems) • Seeks to facilitate algorithm consistency across satellite platforms -- prerequisite for GEOSS (maximize benefits and minimizes integration)

13. GOES-R AWG Organizational Structure STAR Office of Primary Responsibility ADEB Algorithm Development Executive Board . TechnicalAdvisory Committee GOES-R Program Office GOES-R Ground Segment GOES-R Program Management Oversight and verification of Instrument performance GOES-R Cal/Val WG Functional Responsibility AWG Mgt & Execution - Alg Selection & Program Guidance Conducts program reviews, leads IV&V, recommends changes and provides direction GOES-R AWG Program Manager Deputy Program Manager Establishes requirements, standards, infrastructure, architecture, integrates software from the product development teams, and prepares deliveries to system prime Scientific Guidance Integration Team GOES-R Risk Reduction Risk Reduction effort Risk Reduction effort (includes exploratory algorithms, processes and improved data utilization) Program Lead Deputy Program Lead Selects specialty area algs and provides special guidance in area of expertise Application Teams Cooperative Institutes Development & Proxy Teams JCSDA & Others Implements alg runoff, code dev, testing, etc. AWG management structure and processes mitigate risks associated with delivering algorithms on schedule 13

14. Change Brings Opportunity STAR: • Assumed leadership of the Data Products and Algorithm Group for NPP and JPSS, June 2010 • STAR is a “client” to both GOES-R and JPSS – we deliver algorithm capabilities to the programs • Will provide an enterprise approach to life cycle (end-to-end) satellite algorithm development and cal/val activities across NOAA (and other) satellite missions and platforms • Will deliver the consistency and quality of sensor & product applications the U.S. needs for an effective global observing system

15. JPSS “Science”View Defense Weather Satellite System (DWSS) NOAA Senior Management NOAA/ NASA SMD Program Division Climate Research Community Program Office Program Manager (NASA) – P. Burch Deputy Program Manager (NASA) – E. Citrin Business Manager (NASA) – L. Greenslade Chief Engineer (NASA) – A. Whipple Program Scientist (NOAA) – K. St. Germain Senior Project Scientist (NASA) – J. Gleason NOAA LORWG (represents NOAA’s Users) Flight Project Flight Project Mgr: Schwer Ground Project Ground Project Mgr: Devito AFWA Operational Customers Instrument Managers, Engineers, & Scientists Spacecraft Data Products & Algorithms (NOAA/STAR) IDPS, C3S, FTS Data Product Implementation FNMOC & NAVO Operational Customers Sensor Scientists AWG Including Cal/Val Inst. Managers Inst. Scientists USER GROUPS: Multiple levels of engagement with the JPSS Program Integrated Sensor Science Team From Instrument Specs Through Pre-launch Testing To Post-Launch Performance Independent Reviews will be defined in the Management Control Plan

16. Data Products and Algorithms Group Responsibilities • Provide integrated end-to-end data product leadership • Characterize SDR and EDR performance • Coordinate between Integrated Sensor Science Team and DPAG/AWG • Validate data products • Propose corrections for existing algorithms and develop new algorithms • Deliver algorithm changes/updates and new algorithms for Ground project integration into IDPS • Communicate algorithms and performance to the broader science & user community

17. Version 1.3a JPSS STAR Data Products & Algorithm Group Program Manager (NOAA) - Rokke Dep. Program Manager Operations (NOAA) - Kilcoyne • Quality Assurance Manager (NOAA)- Zhou • Business Manager – Godin • REPORTS TO JPSS GROUND SEGMENT STAR Office of Primary Responsibility • Algorithm Development Executive Board Administration STAR Budget Analyst (NOAA) - TBD • Contract Support Specialist – Butler • EVM /Scheduler(2)– TBD • Technical Writer (pt) - Hobish Key NOAA NASA IPA NRL FFRDC Contractor Technical Advisory Committee/ IPR Operational Algorithm Teams Sensor Science Algorithm & Product Science Integration and Transition Communicate Calibrate Develop Improve Validate Correct Science Communication and Outreach Chair: Daniels (acting) Co-Chair: Hughes Process Mgmt /QA(pt)-Trumbower Algorithm Integration • Chair: Wolf • Team Lead- King • QA Lead- Qiu Sensor Science • Chair: Weng • Co-Chair, Sensor Science: Guenther: • Co-Chair, Intercalibration: Cao • Sr. Engineer/Risk - Baker • Sr. SDR Alg Eng – Caponi • DP Alg Eng/QA – Denning Science • Co-Chair: Csiszar • Co-Chair: DeMaria • Sr. DP Alg Eng - Belsma • DP Alg Eng/QA- Griffin Validation • Chair: Ignatov • Co-Chair: Pierce • DP Alg Eng/QA- Feeley Application Leads: Cryo-Keys Ozone-Flynn Land-Csiszar SST-Ignatov Imagery-Hillger Sounding-Barnet Hydrology-Ferraro Clouds-Heidinger Rad. Bud.-Laszlo Ocean Wind-Chang Ocean Color-Wang Aero–Kondragunta……….& Laszlo Validation Leads: Cloud&Aerosol - Starr ERB - TBD Imagery&CM - Kopp Land - Privette Ocean - Arnone Ozone – Flynn Sounding - Barnet Space Wx– Denig Sensor Scientists: ATMS - Blackwell CrIS - Bingham OMPS - Jaross VIIRS - DeLuccia CERES – Priestley SEM-N - Denig Calibration Application Leads: ATMS - Mo CrIS - Han OMPS -Wu VIIRS – Guenther CERES – TBD SEM-N - TBD PSDI NDE Proving Ground User Readiness Science Maintenance GSDI Product Enhancement Risk Reduction Integrated Sensor Science & Product Teams • Chair : Rokke Instru. Scientist

18. Users Benefit from a Multi-Mission Algorithm Enterprise Approach (SOAR) Coordinated requirements analysis Consistency of scientific algorithms Consistency of sensor and product validation Consistent and repeatable processes/standards for development PDRs, CDRs, TRRs, SRRs, software, test plans, EVM, etc. Enables the generation of blended and integrated products Faster research to operations Consistency in quality of user readiness and training Inter-calibrated sensors