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This document outlines the agenda for the JCSDA Infrared Sounding Working Group meeting held on January 30, 2009. It includes details on team members, the objectives of the working group, and ideas for future meetings. Key objectives are to coordinate data transfer and reformatting of hyperspectral radiance data, conduct bias corrections and quality control, and interact with the CRTM Working Group. The document also raises questions for members regarding meeting frequency and future topics of discussion.
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Charter Discussion Chris Barnet JCSDA Infrared Sounding Working Group Jan. 30, 2009 Chris.Barnet@noaa.gov
Outline of Talk • Agenda for Today’s Meetings • Team Members • Working Group Objectives • Ideas for future meetings.
Working Group Objectives • Coordinate data transfer and data reformatting for hyperspectral radiance data across the JCSDA partners. • Coordinate efforts on bias correction, data selection and Quality Control methods for hyperspectral radiance data. • Interact with the JCSDA CRTM Working Group and make recommendations on new CRTM developments to benefit the use of hyperspectral radiance observations. • Coordinate and assess impact experiments for IASI and AIRS. • Coordinate scientific and technical work in preparation for CrIS as detailed in agreements between JCSDA and NPOESS Integrated Program Office. • Simulated and proxy datasets • Pre-launch and Post-launch cal/val • Review and assess alternative approaches to assimilation of hyperspectral observations • cloud-cleared radiances • physical retrievals • retrieved surface emissivity.
Questions for members • How often should we meet. • What should be the topic of the next meeting?