Satellite Users Conference 11 April, 2013 Non Export-Controlled Information User Readiness for GOES-R GRB Simulator and HRIT/EMWIN Stephen Ambrose, Marlin Perkins, Paul Seymour NOAA/NESDIS OSPO/Satellite Products and Services Division NCWCP College Park and NSOF Suitland

Satellite Users Conference 11 April, 2013 Non Export-Controlled Information GOES-R Operational System Configuration 2

Satellite Users Conference 11 April, 2013 Non Export-Controlled Information Transitioning from GOES NOP to GOES-R Improved data products for hemispheric retransmission – Faster full disk images 5 minutes (Mode 4) and 15 minutes (Mode 3) – Full set of Level 1b data Data from six GOES-R instruments including 16 ABI channels Requires new antenna, receiver hardware, and processing system to handle the new data volumes – Receiver frequency shift from MHz to MHz – Dual circular polarized signals – Going from 2.11 Mbps (GVAR) to 31 Mbps (GRB) 3

Satellite Users Conference 11 April, 2013 Non Export-Controlled Information Transition from GVAR to GRB GOES Variable (GVAR)GOES Rebroadcast (GRB) Full Disk Image30 Minutes5 Minutes (Mode 4) 15 min (Mode 3) Other ModesRapid Scan, Super Rapid Scan 3000 km X 5000 km (CONUS: 5 minute) 1000 km X 1000 km (Mesoscale: 30 seconds) PolarizationNoneDual Circular Polarized Receiver Center Frequency MHz (L-Band) MHz (L-Band) Data Rate2.11 Mbps31 Mbps Antenna CoverageEarth Coverage to 5 0 Data SourcesImager and SounderABI (16 bands), GLM, SEISS, EXIS, SUVI, MAG Space WeatherNone~2 Mbps Lightning DataNone0.5 Mbps 4

Satellite Users Conference 11 April, 2013 Non Export-Controlled Information GRB Downlink Characteristics Input Center Frequency: MHz Content (specified for each of two polarization channels: LHCP, RHCP) – L1b data, QC data and metadata: ABI, SUVI, EXIS, SEISS, MAG – L2 data, QC data, metadata: GLM – GRB Information Packets Data rate – 31 Mbps maximum data rate – 15.5 Mbps instantaneous maximum for each polarization channel – Downlink link margin: 2.5 db Compression - Lossless compression required – JPEG2000 (ABI, SUVI) and SZIP (GLM); EXIS, SEISS and MAG data will not be compressed Format – Outer Frame Format: DVB-S2 – Inner Frame Format: CCSDS Space Packet Coding – BCH + LDPC (2/3) for 8-PSK and LDPC (9/10) for QPSK Modem Required C/No (dB-Hz): 78.6 Maximum Demodulator Required Eb/No (dB) for 1x BER: – 3.7 dB (8 PSK); 3.9 dB (QPSK) Minimum Antenna System G/T (dB/K) : 15.2 db/K (at 5 0 Elevation) 5

Satellite Users Conference 11 April, 2013 Non Export-Controlled Information Details of the Dual Polarized Signal GRB – LHCP: L1b products from ABI 0.64 um band and 6 IR bands (3.9, 6.185, 7.34, 11.2, 12.3, and 13.3 um) – RHCP: L1b products from ABI bands 0.47, 0.865, 1.378, 1.61, 2.25, 6.95, 8.5, 9.6 and 10.35um, L2+ GLM, L1b SUVI, L1b EXIS, L1b SEISS, and L1b Magnetometer products Ensures load balanced utilization of the two circular polarizations, allowing users to receive all GRB products with a dual-polarized system (both LHCP and RHCP), and allowing users flexibility to receive GOES Imager legacy channels with a single polarized system (LHCP only). 6

Satellite Users Conference 11 April, 2013 Non Export-Controlled Information GRB Channel Content Summary 7 ABI SUVI GLM Other Info Packets For each instrument: image data + metadata + CCSDS Space Packet overhead ABI has per pixel QC bits, coded separately ABI, SUVI, GLM compressed GRB Info packets via CCSDS File Delivery Protocol (CFDP) Channel synchronization and coding (link layer) for DVB-S2 Error correction (LDPC) Included in two 15.5 Mbps Bandwidth channels ABI L1b image Data (compressed) QC bits Metadata Space packet overhead SUVI L1b image Data (compressed) Metadata Space packet overhead L2 Lightning Events/ Flashes/ Groups (compressed) Metadata Space packet overhead L1b EXIS, MAG, SEISS science data Metadata Space packet overhead GRB Information Packets CFDP Overhead Space packet overhead Channel Synchronization and Coding Error Correction Note: This is a catalog of the contents and not a sequential organization of the stream

Satellite Users Conference 11 April, 2013 Non Export-Controlled Information GRB Ground Antenna Sizes NOTES: 1.Calculations based on available data as of May Each antenna size is usable within the indicated contour 3.Rain attenuations included are: 1.3/1.6/2.0/2.2/2.5 dB (3.8 to 6 m) 4.An operating margin of 2.5 dB is included as the dual polarization isolation is likely to vary within each antenna size area GOES-West GOES-East 8

Satellite Users Conference 11 April, 2013 Non Export-Controlled Information GRB Resources and Documentation Product Users Guide (PUG) for GRB 9 GRB Downlink Specification

Satellite Users Conference 11 April, 2013 Non Export-Controlled Information GRB Simulators Purpose – On-site testing of user ingest and data handling systems, aka GRB field terminal sites – Simulate GRB downlink functionality by generating Consultative Committee for Space Data Systems (CCSDS) formatted GRB output data based on user- defined scenarios, test patterns, and proxy data files. – Available this year. Key Capabilities and Features – Transportable Fully self contained Configurable hardware units – Outputs simulated GRB at baseband and IF levels – “Off-line Mode” to create and configure simulation scenarios Also, create test patterns and process input proxy data – “On-line Mode” to continuously output GRB data stream Includes monitoring and logging of events 10

Satellite Users Conference 11 April, 2013 Non Export-Controlled Information 11 GRB Simulator Concept Modulator DVBS2/CCSDS Front End Processor GRB Simulator Processor Time code Reader/Generator CCSDS packets in LHCP and RHCP streams Lossless compression DVBS2 framing BCH/LDCP encoding 8-PSK or QSPK modulation GRB signal in Baseband and IF Frequencies Simulated data/test patterns Binary/PNG/JPEG Proxy Data

Satellite Users Conference 11 April, 2013 Non Export-Controlled Information GRB Simulator Hardware User Terminal Connectivity 12

Satellite Users Conference 11 April, 2013 Non Export-Controlled Information GRB Simulator Integrated Hardware FRONTREAR Patch Panel 13

Satellite Users Conference 11 April, 2013 Non Export-Controlled Information GRB Simulator Integrated Hardware CASE 1CASE 2 Switch KVM Console Server FEP Modem 14

Satellite Users Conference 11 April, 2013 Non Export-Controlled Information GRB Simulator Integrated Hardware KVM Extended 15

Satellite Users Conference 11 April, 2013 Non Export-Controlled Information Simulator Delivery and Training Approach Marlin Perkins of SPSD is the POC for simulator loans. Selection of order will be based on first come, first served, and customer readiness to receive units. Simulator will be shipped from the Omaha, Nebraska Harris facility. Upon arrival, Harris will provide a trainer who will assist in unpacking and training in use. The borrower will have a period of time with simulator, not to exceed 90 days. After completion, borrower will pack and ship simulator back to Harris in Omaha. Harris will receive simulator, re-baseline and make available to the next borrower. 16

Satellite Users Conference 11 April, 2013 Non Export-Controlled Information Summary GRB allows real time distribution of all Level-1b GOES-R data products for direct read out users. Direct Readout users need to upgrade their equipment for GOES-R: – Significant increase in data rate!!! – New data format!!! GRB down link specifications and data format specifications have been published. GRB simulators will be available in 2013 for Direct Broadcast reception equipment development and testing. Updates to be posted on the GOES-R web site: – 17

Satellite Users Conference 11 April, 2013 Non Export-Controlled Information User Readiness for GOES-R GRB and HRIT/EMWIN Stephen Ambrose, Marlin Perkins, Paul Seymour NOAA/NESDIS OSPO/Satellite Products and Services Division NCWCP College Park and NSOF Suitland

Satellite Users Conference 11 April, 2013 Non Export-Controlled Information Transitioning HRIT/EMWIN from GOES NOP to GOES-R NOAA NWS Emergency Managers Weather Information Network (EMWIN) is a priority-driven weather data broadcast service broadcast – Alerts/Watches/Warnings < 1 minute – Forecasts, Graphic Format Products and Imagery – Low cost ground receive stations The NOAA NESDIS Low Rate Information Transmission (LRIT) is a collection of reduced resolution GOES and MTSAT imagery and products – Visible, Infrared and Water Vapor Imagery at 4 Km Spatial Resolution – Infrared MTSAT imagery on LRIT-West – Tropical Storm Information The GOES-R series combines the two services into a single NOAA service called HRIT/EMWIN—HRIT for High Rate Information Transmission. 19

Satellite Users Conference 11 April, 2013 Non Export-Controlled Information Transitioning HRIT/EMWIN from GOES NOP to GOES-R Improved data products for hemispheric retransmission – Faster full disk images: between 15 and 30 minutes – Warnings, Watches, Tropical Storm Information – Copy of GOES Data Collection System (GOES DCS) Requires new antenna and receiver hardware – Receiver frequency shift to MHz from: EMWIN MHz and LRIT – BPSK Polarization; EMWIN shift from Offset QPSK – Data Rate to a combined 400 Kilobits per Second from: EMWIN: 19.2 Kbps and LRIT : 128 Kbps (combined 147.2) 20

Satellite Users Conference 11 April, 2013 Non Export-Controlled Information Transition from LRIT and EMWIN to HRIT/EMWIN LRIT Based on GOES NOP and EMWIN HRIT/EMWIN Full Disk, NH, SH images30 Minutes for Full Disk Follows GOES East/West Schedule Variable but planned 3 Channels of Full Disk every 15 minutes PolarizationLRIT BPSK EMWIN offset QPSK BPSK Receiver Center FrequencyLRIT MHz (L-Band) EMWIN MHz (L-Band) MHz (L-Band) Data RateLRIT 128 Kbps EMWIN 19.2 Kbps 400 Kbps Antenna CoverageEarth Coverage to 5 0 Imagery Data SourcesGOES NOP Imager (IR,VIS,WV) MTSAT Imager ABI (3 or more bands) MTSAT (at least 1 band) EMWIN ProductsFull Suite of Current ProductsCombined w/ LRIT Products GOES DCSCopy of DCS observationsCopy of observations 21

Satellite Users Conference 11 April, 2013 Non Export-Controlled Information HRIT/EMWIN Downlink Characteristics Input Center Frequency: MHz N/S Linear N-S Polarization Content – Reduced spatial resolution Full Disk GRB images of planned 3 channels every 15 minutes – Alerts/Watches/Warnings and Tropical Storm Information, etc – Forecasts, Graphic Format Products and Imagery – Copy of GOES DCS Data rate – 927 Kbps maximum data rate with 400 Kbps content packet data rate – Predicted downlink link margin at 10 degrees or more elevation angle: 2.0 to 2.6 dB for receiving locations with a 1.2 meter diameter antenna 1.3 dB or less for receiving locations with a 1.0 meter diameter antenna Compression – Currently undefined Format – CGMS Global Specification for LRIT/HRIT 22

Satellite Users Conference 11 April, 2013 Non Export-Controlled Information HRIT/EMWIN Downlink Characteristics Coding – BPSK – Convolutional rate ½ code with constraint length 7 concatenated with Reed Solomon (255,223) with Interleave = 4. – Square Root Raised Cosine filtering using an Alpha factor of 0.3. – The resulting “Necessary Bandwidth” for this signal will be MHz. Modem Required The predicted C/No is in the range of 63 to 67 dB Maximum Demodulator Required – Eb/No is 4.6 dB for a BER of 1x10 -8 after decoding. Minimum Antenna System – At 5 degree elevation, the minimum antenna is 1.2 meter. – At 10 degrees or more elevation the minimum size is 1.0 meter. – Using a LNA or LNB with a system noise temperature of about 200 K will provide a G/T of 1.0 dB/K or -0.3 dB/K respectively. 23

Satellite Users Conference 11 April, 2013 Non Export-Controlled Information Planned HRIT/EMWIN Resources for Users Technology Demonstration Program GOES-R Program undertook a project to show that relatively inexpensive receivers designed for the new service could: – Support HRIT/EMWIN and all of the predecessor services – Software Defined Radio Receiver could consist of a modest amount of hardware (an antenna, low noise amplifier and a computer interface). – Design that is available to all users, hobbyist and manufacturers, with the software available to anyone at low or no cost. – Info on the GOES-R HRIT/EMWIN Users Page 24

Satellite Users Conference 11 April, 2013 Non Export-Controlled Information HRIT Software Defined Prototype System Diagram 25 A Flexible Software Based HRIT/EMWIN Prototype Solution for the GOES-R Transition. Document - A Flexible Low Cost EMWIN-HRIT Receiver for the GOES-R Transition. Poster - Hardware Schematic Description. Document - Hardware Schematic Diagrams. Document - Notice Regarding Use of ETTUS Corp Documentation. Document - Software Source Code and Documentation. Download.zip file - Executable Receiver Software. + Download Software

Satellite Users Conference 11 April, 2013 Non Export-Controlled Information HRIT/EMWIN Summary and Contact Information Paul Seymour – LRIT and HRIT/EMWIN Program Manager – – – Rob Wagner - EMWIN and HRIT/EMWIN Program Manager – – x 154 – Santos Rodriguez - EMWIN and HRIT/EMWIN Program Manager – – – HRIT/EMWIN Info: 26

Satellite Users Conference 11 April, 2013 Non Export-Controlled Information But Wait – There’s More! Miami 2011 – Our exhibit was at the end of the hallway. We were not getting much traffic. How to get people to visit the exhibit? Of course; an afternoon severe storm warning associated with a Squall Line! All Weather Geeks to the HRIT/EMWIN exhibit! 27

Satellite Users Conference 11 April, 2013 Non Export-Controlled Information 28 The Squall Line Arrives!

Satellite Users Conference 11 April, 2013 Non Export-Controlled Information 29 Our Little Antenna Points Hopefully At The Sky – Where is GOES-13!

Satellite Users Conference 11 April, 2013 Non Export-Controlled Information 30 You only need the antenna setup and what you see on the left front of the table. HRIT/EMWIN Exhibit – Perfect!

Satellite Users Conference 11 April, 2013 Non Export-Controlled Information 31 Scott Rogerson Hopes... Visit the HRIT/EMWIN Exhibit Across the Hall. WITHOUT THE SQUALL LINE! Along With Those of the Vendors! HRIT/EMWIN Exhibit and Poster

Satellite Users Conference 11 April, 2013 Non Export-Controlled Information HRIT/EMWIN Summary and Contact Information Paul Seymour – – – Rob Wagner – – x 154 – Santos Rodriguez – – – HRIT/EMWIN Info: 32