NPOESS Preparatory Project (NPP) Status Jim Gleason NPP Project Scientist

2 NPP/NPOESS Continues Data Record Year Measurement System Conventional Operations EOS Technology Jump Research Quality Operations

3 Research to Operations to Research Research Operations Traditional Operations Demonstrate New Measurements Show Improvements to Forecast Implement new measurements on “operational” platforms Send new data to NWP centers Traditional Research Ad-Hoc Operational Data Set Improvement Limited by operational algorithms and instrument calibration NPOESS Build “research” features into operational instruments NPOESS Paradigm Strong IORD Requirements Detailed Implementation Strategy being Developed Research Instruments to Operational Instruments Operational Data to Research Data

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6 Mission Segments and Responsibilities Space Segment -NASA -IPO -NOAA Command, Control & Communication Segment (C3S) Command, Control & Communication Segment (C3S) Manage Mission Manage Satellite Operations Space/Ground Communication Data Routing & Retrieval Manage Mission Manage Satellite Operations Space/Ground Communication Data Routing & Retrieval Launch Support Segment (LSS) Launch Support Segment (LSS) Launch vehicle Launch Support Payload Processing support Launch vehicle Launch Support Payload Processing support Space Segment Spacecraft ATMS VIIRS CrIS OMPS VIIRS CrIS OMPS Interface Data Processing Segment (IDPS) Interface Data Processing Segment (IDPS) Ingest and validate raw SMD Process RDRs, SDRs, EDRs Perform operations cal proc Distribute data records Ingest and validate raw SMD Process RDRs, SDRs, EDRs Perform operations cal proc Distribute data records Archive & Distribution Segment (ADS) Archive & Distribution Segment (ADS) Ingest & validate data records Manage archive Interface with users Ingest & validate data records Manage archive Interface with users Science Data Segment (SDS) Science Data Segment (SDS) Ingest and validate xDRs Support Climate Research Ingest and validate xDRs Support Climate Research NPP cost is more than $1B Mission with about a 50/50 split between NASA & IPO. Per FIA, no exchange of funds…even for a launch slip.

7 Advanced Technology Microwave Sounder (NASA / Northrop Grumman Electronic Systems) Description Purpose: In conjunction with CrIS, global observations of temperature and moisture profiles at high temporal resolution (~ daily). Predecessor Instruments: AMSU A1 / A2, MHS Approach: Scanning passive microwave radiometer (22 channels (23GHz - 183GHz) Swath width: 2300 km Co-registration: with CrIS Status Engineering Unit on Spacecraft Flight Model calibration complete

8 Cross-Track Infrared Sounder IPO / NGST / ITT Industries Description Purpose: In conjunction with ATMS, global observations of temperature and moisture profiles at high temporal resolution (~ daily) Predecessor Instruments: HIRS, AIRS, IASI Approach: Michelson Interferometer (1142 channels in 3 bands (3.5 µm - 16 µm) Swath width: 2300 km Co-registration: with ATMS Status EDU qualification complete and has been delivered to Ball Flight Unit #1 Assembly underway

9 Ozone Mapping Profiler Suite IPO / NGST / Ball Aerospace and Technologies Corp. Description Purpose: Monitors the total column and vertical profile of ozone Predecessor Instruments: TOMS, SBUV, GOME, OSIRIS, SCIAMACHY Approach: Nadir and limb push broom CCD spectrometers Swath width: 2600 km Status Brass Board Main Electronics Box complete Flight Unit #1 Assembly underway Algorithm Status: Using TOMS/SBUV heritage approaches for Nadir Instruments Limb profile still in development using new space-based limb observation data

10 Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite IPO /NGST/ Raytheon Santa Barbara Remote Sensing Description Purpose: Global observations of land, ocean, & atmosphere parameters at high temporal resolution (~ daily) Predecessor Instruments: AVHRR, OLS, MODIS, SeaWiFS Approach: Multi-spectral scanning radiometer (22 bands between 0.4 µm and 12 µm) 12-bit quantization Swath width: 3000 km Status EDU is in test T/ Vac TRR this week Flight Unit #1 Development continues

11 NASA’s NPP Science Role Climate data record (CDR): “a time series of measurements of sufficient length, consistency, and continuity to determine climate variability and change.” (National Research Council: Climate Data Records from Environmental Satellites, 2004) The NPP Science Charter is to: Continue the scientific data record started in the “EOS era.” NASA is moving toward “Measurement-based”, not “Mission-based,” science and data processing teams. The Mission Goals are to produce integrated EOS/NPP/NPOESS satellite data records.

12 NASA Science Data Processing -NASA -IPO -NOAA Discipline-Based Processing Center Land MODAPS Discipline-Based Processing Center Land MODAPS Ingest and validate xDRs Support Climate Research Ingest and validate xDRs Support Climate Research Discipline-Based Processing Center Ozone TOMS/OMI SIPS Discipline-Based Processing Center Ozone TOMS/OMI SIPS Ingest and validate xDRs Support Climate Research Ingest and validate xDRs Support Climate Research Interface Data Processing Segment (IDPS) Interface Data Processing Segment (IDPS) Ingest and validate raw SMD Process RDRs, SDRs, EDRs Perform operations cal proc Distribute data records Ingest and validate raw SMD Process RDRs, SDRs, EDRs Perform operations cal proc Distribute data records Archive & Distribution Segment (ADS) Archive & Distribution Segment (ADS) Ingest & validate data records Manage archive Interface with users Ingest & validate data records Manage archive Interface with users Discipline-Based Processing Center(s) Ocean Discipline-Based Processing Center(s) Ocean Ingest and validate xDRs Support Climate Research Ingest and validate xDRs Support Climate Research Discipline-Based Processing Center U Wisc Discipline-Based Processing Center U Wisc Ingest and validate xDRs Support Climate Research Ingest and validate xDRs Support Climate Research Discipline-Based Processing Center(s) JPL AIRS SIPS Discipline-Based Processing Center(s) JPL AIRS SIPS Ingest and validate xDRs Support Climate Research Ingest and validate xDRs Support Climate Research Land Measurement Team Ocean Color Measurement Team Ozone Measurement Team Clouds/Atmosphere Measurement Team Sounder IR/uwave Measurement Team NICST Ingest and validate SDRs Instrument Performance Monitoring Ingest and validate SDRs Instrument Performance Monitoring Science Data Segment (SDS) Science Data Segment (SDS) Ingest and validate xDRs Support Climate Research Ingest and validate xDRs Support Climate Research

13 NPP Spacecraft Ready for Instruments ATMS EDU (w/ cover installed) CrIS EDU VIIRS (location) OMPS (location)

14 NPP Status The NPOESS Program estimated cost over-runs are greater than 25% Triggered Nunn-McCurdy Review Process All program that expect to exceed costs by > 25% must be re- certified by DoD to Congress. Certification must be done by June 6, 2006 NPOESS program is being redefined. IPO/NGST has definite plans only for FY06, all out-year dates are only estimates. What does this mean for NPP? IPO Sensor delivery dates are not final. NPP Project has planned for a September 30, 2009 launch date. Options under consideration Expect Significant Changes to the NPOESS Program

15 Research & Operations Research to Operations is back on the NASA-NOAA agenda. Congressional Language in Authorization Bill encouraging R&O activities between NASA and NOAA Required Annual Report to Congress on the status of R&O activities Formed a New NASA/NOAA Research & Operations Working Group Scheduled a Workshop April in College Park, MD

16 Joint Working Group Task Recommend a process to guide and facilitate transition NASA research capabilities to enhance NOAA operational capabilities Use of NOAA operational capabilities to support of NASA missions. Specific Tasks; Identification of a possible match between research capabilities and operational needs (or research needs and operational capabilities) Evaluation of the ability to achieve the transition Assessment of what would be required to effect a successful transition

17 Near-Term Opportunities Observing capability transition: Implementation of operational satellite observations to continue measurement streams begun in research programs. Mission extension: Extension of research missions beyond their prime periods when those missions have both research and operational uses. Senior Review Data record development and stewardship: Creation of long-term data records that extend the research data records (i.e. data from research missions) to include data from transitioned operational missions, CDR and Long Term Archive Data utilization: Acceleration of the operational use of data from research programs, Quantify efficacy of research data to operations, JCSDA Tools and standards transition: Development of certain remote sensing and/or platform hardware or software (tools) and standards that can be constructively used for both research and operations, ESMF

18 Research & Operations How is this different from past RTO reports? Senior Review Process at NASA “Regular” Process for determining fate of assets. Recognition at NOAA that their budget process precludes rapid response. Timing of senior review process could influence out-year NOAA budget cycle Development of infrastructure like JCSDA to provide assessments

19 Joint Working Group Chet Koblinsky – NOAA/Co-Chair, Jack Kaye – NASA/Co-Chair Louis Uccellini – NOAA Bruce Wielicki – NASA Stan Wilson – NOAA Michele Rienecker – NASA Tom Karl – NOAA Jim Gleason – NASA

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21 If unit costs of a Major Defense Acquisition Program increase >25%, then DoD (as delegated to USD(AT&L) must certify that all of the following four criteria are met, or no further appropriated funding can be obligated on major contracts: –Such acquisition program is essential to national security –There are no alternatives to such acquisition program which will provide equal or greater military capability at less cost –The new estimates of the program acquisition unit cost or procurement unit costs are reasonable –The management structure for the acquisition program is adequate to manage and control program acquisition unit cost or procurement unit cost Certificate must apply to whatever program goes forward, which is not necessarily the program of record If program going forward differs too much from program of record, then cannot certify; such a program must instead be proposed as a “new start” Even if a program is certifiable, USD(AT&L) can choose not to certify Nunn-McCurdy Statute (Title 10, Section 2433, USC)

22 ATMS/CrIS Sensors Produce Atmospheric Temp/Humidity Profiles

23 OMPS Scanning Track ( Nadir TC) (Limb Profiler )

MAIN PROCESSING SYSTEM Data from multiple satellite and instrument types In-situ, ancillary, and other data GSFCDAAC FlexibleProcessing Multiple Missions Multiple Missions Rapid Reprocessing Rapid Reprocessing Parallel Processing Parallel Processing Streams (operational, algorithm & cali- ration testing, eval- uation products) ScienceCommunityInteractive Knowledgeable Staff Knowledgeable Staff Enabling Activities Enabling Activities (SeaBASS, SeaDAS, Calibration RR, etc.) OBPG Management & Staff OBPG Management & Staff Reconfigurable & Scalable CZCS & OCTS SeaWiFS Terra MODIS # Aqua MODIS NPP VIIRS ScienceCommunityNASA Flight Projects NASA HQ ProgramManagement Ocean Biology Processing System Community Agreed Standards and Protocols In Situ Data DataUsers DATA L1 DATA L1-L3 DATA MCST* * MODIS Characterization Support Team (NASA/GSFC) # Terra MODIS OC processing suspended in Jan Historical (REASoN-CAN) Present (EOS, other) Future (NPP) Data Set Category: Funding Source