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NASA SPoRT JPSS PG Activities in AlaskaSPoRT (NASA's Short-term Prediction Research and Transition Center) has collaboratively worked with Alaska WFOs (Weather Forecast Offices) to introduce RGB (Red/Green/Blue false color image) imagery to prepare for NOAA-20 (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, JPSS (Joint Polar Satellite System) series-20 satellite) VIIRS (Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite) and improve forecasting aviation-related hazards. Last R2O/O2R (Research-to-Operations/Operations-to-Research) steps include incorporating NOAA-20 VIIRS in RGB suite and fully transitioning client-side RGB processing to GINA (Geographic Information Network of Alaska) and Alaska Region. Alaska Region WFOs have been part of the successful R2O/O2R story to assess the use of NESDIS (National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service) Snowfall Rate product in operations. SPoRT introduced passive microwave rain rate and IMERG (Integrated Multi-satellitE Retrievals for GPM (Global Precipitation Measurement)) (IMERG) to Alaska WFOs for use in radar-void areas and assessing flooding potential. SPoRT has been part of the multi-organization collaborative effort to introduce Gridded NUCAPS (NOAA Unique CrIS/ATMS (Crosstrack Infrared Sounder/Advanced Technology Microwave Sounder) Processing System) to the Anchorage CWSU (Center Weather Service Unit) to assess Cold Air Aloft events, [and as part of NOAA's PG (Product Generation) effort].
Document ID
20180002955
Acquisition Source
Marshall Space Flight Center
Document Type
Presentation
Authors
Berndt, Emily
(NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Molthan, Andrew
(NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Fuell, Kevin
(Alabama Univ. Huntsville, AL, United States)
McGrath, Kevin
(Jacobs Engineering and Science Services and Skills Augmentation Group (ESSSA) Huntsville, AL, United States)
Smith, Matt
(Alabama Univ. Huntsville, AL, United States)
LaFontaine, Frank
(Jacobs Engineering and Science Services and Skills Augmentation Group (ESSSA) Huntsville, AL, United States)
Leroy, Anita
(Alabama Univ. Huntsville, AL, United States)
White, Kris
(NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Date Acquired
May 16, 2018
Publication Date
May 1, 2018
Subject Category
Meteorology And Climatology
Report/Patent Number
MSFC-E-DAA-TN55599
Meeting Information
Meeting: JPSS (Joint Polar Satellite System) Arctic Summit - Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs)
Location: Fairbanks, AK
Country: United States
Start Date: May 5, 2018
End Date: May 7, 2018
Sponsors: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, University Corp. for Atmospheric Research, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administraion
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: 80MSFC18C0011
CONTRACT_GRANT: NNM11AA01A
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Public Use Permitted.
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