Center for Satellite Applications and Research (STAR) Review 09 – 11 March 2010 Science Challenges: Streamline the process to ensure products are operational within 45 days. Next Steps: Review all operational products to determine if they are still used or can be retired. Transition Path: SPSRB Process NESDIS Process to Transition Satellite Products from Research to Operations Eileen Maturi1 (GOVERNMENT PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR), Mike Kalb1, IvanCsiszar1, Marco Vargas1, Tom Schott2, David Benner3, Antonio Irving3, John Paquette3 1.NOAA/NESDIS/STAR, 2. NOAA/NESDIS/OSD, 3. NOAA/NESDIS/OSDPD Requirement: Transition satellite research products to operational satellite products for users (Govt, Mil, Universities, Industry) Science: How can I develop a process to transition satellite products from research to operations? Benefit: 1) user can identify a need for a new or improved observations or products 2) scientific agencies can identify a maturing scientific development or algorithm thought to provide significant user benefit 3) NOAA/NESDIS program or project managers can receive requirements to develop new or improved products. These acquisitions managers formulate plans to acquire the new capabilities for users. These requests will include the requirements, specifications and other information needed to describe the requested product or service. They are submitted on the Satellite Products and Services Review Board (SPSRB) web site: by only (gov and mil) domains. Others can submit a user request but have to submit their requests through a NESDIS sponsor. The SPSRB Manager receives a notification of each request and the assessment process is initiated. These requests will include the requirements, specifications and other information needed to describe the requested product or service. They are submitted on the Satellite Products and Services Review Board (SPSRB) web site: by only (gov and mil) domains. Others can submit a user request but have to submit their requests through a NESDIS sponsor. The SPSRB Manager receives a notification of each request and the assessment process is initiated. There are three key assessments performed on the user requests: (1) request-ensure the request contains sufficient information to process, (2) requirement- consistent with the NOAA Mission Goal Program observational requirements data bases, and (3) technical- determine technical feasibility to satisfy the user request and provide NESDIS management the best way to process the user request. (3) ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES There are four actions required in this part of the process: (1) Determine if the product is really needed and satisfies a NOAA Mission Goal Program; (2) Form an integrated products team (IPT)-assembled to guide product development; (3) identify viable technical solutions; (4) select a technical solution- Yes or No on product development. (3) ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES There are four actions required in this part of the process: (1) Determine if the product is really needed and satisfies a NOAA Mission Goal Program; (2) Form an integrated products team (IPT)-assembled to guide product development; (3) identify viable technical solutions; (4) select a technical solution- Yes or No on product development. The SPSRB technical solution is to form an IPT and generate a plan for product development. As part of this plan, the resources needed for development, maintenance and archive are included. The projects are tracked via the secure SPSRB Web Product database. (4) PROJECT DEVELOPMENT PRE – OPERATIONAL This stage allows the IPT to begin routine processing for the purpose of complete testing and validation of the product. It allows for limited testing of the product by selected users. The user feedback helps refine the product and ensure formats are documented properly. PRE – OPERATIONAL This stage allows the IPT to begin routine processing for the purpose of complete testing and validation of the product. It allows for limited testing of the product by selected users. The user feedback helps refine the product and ensure formats are documented properly. (5) OPERATIONAL This stage allows the Management to work jointly with the IPT to transition the product into operations. Users are invited to participate. Two elements need to be met (1) project meets users' needs and (2) product can be supported operationally. Then the SPSRB will declare the product operational. The products database is updated and the product is required to become operational within 45 days or less. (5) OPERATIONAL This stage allows the Management to work jointly with the IPT to transition the product into operations. Users are invited to participate. Two elements need to be met (1) project meets users' needs and (2) product can be supported operationally. Then the SPSRB will declare the product operational. The products database is updated and the product is required to become operational within 45 days or less. Products are identified that no longer satisfy user requirements or the responsibility for the production can be transferred to another organization. (6) DIVESTITURE OR RETIREMENT SIX KEY STEPS (1) User Request (2) Assessment (3) Analysis of Alternatives (4) Project Development (5) Operational Decision (6) Product Divestiture or Retirement. SIX KEY STEPS (1) User Request (2) Assessment (3) Analysis of Alternatives (4) Project Development (5) Operational Decision (6) Product Divestiture or Retirement. (2) ASSESSMENT (1) USER REQUEST User Request 1. User 2. Science Improvement 3. Project Manager Resource Identification 1. Annual Product Reviews 2. Project Manager Reviews 3. Out-of-cycle Review Assessment 1. Request and Requirement Assessment 2. Technical Assessment 3. NOAA Partnership Policy Requirement Operational Decision 1. New Product Product Development 1. Development 2. Pre-operational 3. Operational Reporting 1. Project 2. Management Divesture or Retirement Decision NOAA Partnership Policy Requirement Analysis of Alternatives 1. Integrated Project Team Formed 2. Proposal for Product Development (Solution Analysis and Selection) Initial Project Plan Consolidated/Mission Observational Requirements List (CORL/MORL) PPBES NOAA Observational System Architecture (NOSA) User Key SPSRB Processes PROCESS STEPS Resource and Development Planning SPSRB Databases Change or Project Manager Allocate Funding Approved Project Plan Operational Decision 1. Update Product Ocean Surface Wind Vectors: Reduced Rain Flagged Vectors Produced with New QuikSCAT Processing A B A B New QuiKSCAT 25km Old QuikSCAT 25km COMPARISON OF NEW vs. OLD PROCESS: WHITE : RAIN FLAGS A and B are regions of the same area in both images showing the difference in quantity of rain flags. Decrease in rain flags indicate higher accuracy of prediction for wind vectors. No rain flags indicate a good measurement COMPARISON OF NEW vs. OLD PROCESS: WHITE : RAIN FLAGS A and B are regions of the same area in both images showing the difference in quantity of rain flags. Decrease in rain flags indicate higher accuracy of prediction for wind vectors. No rain flags indicate a good measurement Examples of Ocean Color Products MODIS-Chlorophyll Anomaly Product SeaWiFS-Chlorophyll Concentration Product NOAA’s Satellite and Information Service (NESDIS) process to transition satellite products from research to operations is a function of the Satellite Products and Services Review Board (SPSRB). The transition to operations of new satellite products requires approval through the SPSRB process. MECHANISM