1. NOAA Satellite Direct Readout Conference Welcome! – to the 2011 NOAA Direct Readout Conference! Kathleen Kelly Director, Office of Satellite Products and Operations 1

2. NOAA Direct Readout Conference Theme “Real-time Access For Real-time Applications” 2

3. NOAA Direct Readout Conference Objectives Continue discussions initiated during the 2008 Satellite Direct Readout Conference (SDRC), Continue discussions initiated during the 2008 Satellite Direct Readout Conference (SDRC), Present specifics on the progress of the Joint Polar Satellite System (JPSS) and GOES-R projects, Present specifics on the progress of the Joint Polar Satellite System (JPSS) and GOES-R projects, Provide an overview of the current direct readout and broadcast services and, Provide an overview of the current direct readout and broadcast services and, Obtain feedback on how well NOAA is meeting customer needs. Obtain feedback on how well NOAA is meeting customer needs. 3

4. NOAA Direct Readout Conference 4 Accomplishments and Outcomes from the 2008 SDRC “Real-time Access for Real-time Applications”

5.  Recommendation: Put a high priority on finding a replacement for GOES-10 support over South America In December 2009, NOAA decommissioned GOES-10. To continue support over the Caribbean Sea, Central and South Americas, NOAA moved GOES-12 to 60° W. On May 10, 2010, this valuable support continued with the operation of GOES-12 at this location. In December 2009, NOAA decommissioned GOES-10. To continue support over the Caribbean Sea, Central and South Americas, NOAA moved GOES-12 to 60° W. On May 10, 2010, this valuable support continued with the operation of GOES-12 at this location. 5 NOAA Satellite Direct Readout Conference Major Accomplishments Major Accomplishments

6.  Recommendation: Aid in the acquisition of GEONETCast Americas receive stations to help in the exchange of data In 2009 - 2010: Stations were installed at the University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez, 3 stations in Costa Rica and Bowie State University. In 2009 - 2010: Stations were installed at the University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez, 3 stations in Costa Rica and Bowie State University. In 2011: Projects to install 8 Stations in Mexico, 2 additional stations in Costa Rica and 4 stations in El Salvador are underway In 2011: Projects to install 8 Stations in Mexico, 2 additional stations in Costa Rica and 4 stations in El Salvador are underway 6 NOAA Satellite Direct Readout Conference NOAA Satellite Direct Readout Conference Major Accomplishments Major Accomplishments

7.  Recommendation: Need for outreach on the transition from GOES-N/O/P to GOES-R GOES-R Project is developing a Communications Plan to describe how external stakeholders will be notified of GOES R progress, status changes, and other relevant activities. GOES-R Project is developing a Communications Plan to describe how external stakeholders will be notified of GOES R progress, status changes, and other relevant activities. NOAA outreach activities for GOES-R at annual AMS conferences NOAA outreach activities for GOES-R at annual AMS conferences  Sixth Annual Symposium on Future National Operational Environmental Satellite Systems - NPOESS and GOES-R American Meteorological Society, Atlanta, GA (01/2011),  Seventh Annual Symposium on Future Operational Environmental Satellite Systems at the 91st American Meteorological Society Annual Meeting Seattle, WA (01/2011),  GOES User’s Conferences (GUC), and the Satellite Direct Readout Conferences. 7 NOAA Satellite Direct Readout Conference NOAA Satellite Direct Readout Conference Major Accomplishments Major Accomplishments

8.  Recommendation: As soon as available, provide the HRIT/EMWIN Software Defined Receiver information for GOES-R The HRIT/EMWIN software is available at http://www.goes-r.gov/hrit_emwin/index.html The HRIT/EMWIN software is available at http://www.goes-r.gov/hrit_emwin/index.html http://www.goes-r.gov/hrit_emwin/index.html The site was updated with a new software version in March 2011 The site was updated with a new software version in March 2011 There is a demonstration of the HRIT/EMWIN Prototype Receiver tomorrow, Tuesday evening at 5:30 PM There is a demonstration of the HRIT/EMWIN Prototype Receiver tomorrow, Tuesday evening at 5:30 PM 8 NOAA Satellite Direct Readout Conference Major Accomplishments

9.  Recommendation: Make the International Polar Orbiter Processing Package (IPOPP) available for NPOESS Preparatory Program (NPP) satellite data access. Information on the IPOPP software and data are available at http://directreadout.sci.gsfc.nasa.gov/. Information on the IPOPP software and data are available at http://directreadout.sci.gsfc.nasa.gov/.http://directreadout.sci.gsfc.nasa.gov/ 9 NOAA Satellite Direct Readout Conference Major Accomplishments

10.  Recommendation: Proceed quickly with Data Collection System (DCS) upgrades in technology and capacity NOAA has developed and installed the DCS Administration and Data Distribution System (DADDS) to provide improved customer service NOAA has developed and installed the DCS Administration and Data Distribution System (DADDS) to provide improved customer service To increase system capacity, NOAA worked with the WMO and CGMS to obtain and transition International Data Collections Service (IDCS) channels to regional use on the GOES DCS system To increase system capacity, NOAA worked with the WMO and CGMS to obtain and transition International Data Collections Service (IDCS) channels to regional use on the GOES DCS system NOAA also began phase in of new Version 2 transmitters, which will double the available channels over time NOAA also began phase in of new Version 2 transmitters, which will double the available channels over time 10 NOAA Satellite Direct Readout Conference Major Accomplishments

11. NOAA Direct Readout Conference 11 “Real-time Access for Real-time Applications” NESDIS Accomplishments Since 2008 Conference

12. GOES Operations GOES Operations GOES-13 became operational GOES-east 4/14/2010 GOES-13 became operational GOES-east 4/14/2010 GOES-14 launched 6/27/2009 GOES-14 launched 6/27/2009 GOES-15 launched 3/04/2010 GOES-15 launched 3/04/2010 POES Operations POES Operations NOAA-19 launched 2/06/2009 NOAA-19 launched 2/06/2009 12 NOAA Satellite Direct Readout Conference Accomplishments Since the 2008 SDRC

13. NPOESS Restructured NPOESS Restructured Joint Polar-orbiting Satellite System Joint Polar-orbiting Satellite System Defense Weather Satellite System Defense Weather Satellite System NPP launch scheduled 10/2011 NPP launch scheduled 10/2011 GOES-R Project GOES-R Project Spacecraft Contract Awarded to Lockheed Martin Spacecraft Contract Awarded to Lockheed Martin Ground System contract awarded Harris Ground System contract awarded Harris Proving Ground Activities Proving Ground Activities 13 NOAA Satellite Direct Readout Conference Accomplishments Since the 2008 SDRC

14. NOAA Direct Readout Conference 14 Future Challenges “Real-time Access for Real-time Applications”

15. Ensure the continuity of NOAA’s satellite services at today’s capability Ensure the continuity of NOAA’s satellite services at today’s capability Study options to reduce or reallocate use of the L-band Study options to reduce or reallocate use of the L-band Invest in required enhancements of operational satellites to improve satellite performance, and expand and improve satellite data to enhance the nation’s environmental prediction capabilities Invest in required enhancements of operational satellites to improve satellite performance, and expand and improve satellite data to enhance the nation’s environmental prediction capabilities 15 NOAA Satellite Direct Readout Conference Future Challenges

16. Work with the commercial sector to seek possible alternate data sources and sensor venues to expand data availability Work with the commercial sector to seek possible alternate data sources and sensor venues to expand data availability Work with NASA and foreign partners to transfer vital operational research data into NOAA operations to improve forecasting and monitoring capabilities Work with NASA and foreign partners to transfer vital operational research data into NOAA operations to improve forecasting and monitoring capabilities Investigate and secure foreign partnerships to reduce cost, foster international collaboration, and expand environmental data availability Investigate and secure foreign partnerships to reduce cost, foster international collaboration, and expand environmental data availability 16 NOAA Satellite Direct Readout Conference Future Challenges

17. NOAA Direct Readout Conference Conference Agenda Highlights

18.  Monday, April 4: Session 1 – Welcome and Keynote Addresses Session 2 – Roundtable: Use of Satellites in Disaster Response & Mitigation Disaster Response & Mitigation Special Event – Icebreaker (Social)  Tuesday, April 5 : Session 3 – Current Geostationary Satellite Systems Session 4 – Future Geostationary Satellite Systems Special Event – Satellite Data Reception Tutorial 18 NOAA Satellite Direct Readout Conference Agenda Highlights

19.  Wednesday, April 6: Session 5 – Current & Future Polar Orbiting Satellite Systems Session 6 – Training Resources and Poster Session JPSS L-band Discussion with HRPT Users JPSS L-band Discussion with HRPT Users GOES-R Discussion with the Users GOES-R Discussion with the Users 19 NOAA Satellite Direct Readout Conference Agenda Highlights

20.  Thursday, April 7: Session 7 – User Applications Session 8 – Communications and Breakout Groups Special Event – Banquet  Friday, April 8: Session 9 – User Services and Impacts Special Event – Tour of National Hurricane Center 20 NOAA Satellite Direct Readout Conference Agenda Highlights

21. 21 NOAA Satellite Direct Readout Conference Thank You!