For those of us who utilize NOAA AVHRR data - NOAA NESDIS has changed
the handling of the Channel 3A and 3B acquisition and transmissions:
Matthew
AMRC
OO-202-O
> Subject: AD: NOAA-16/NOAA-17 AVHRR Channel 3A/3B Configuration
> From: "Wayne Winston" <Wayne.Winston@xxxxxxxx>
> Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2003 08:35:28 -0500
>
> NOAA-16/NOAA-17 AVHRR Channel 3A/3B Configuration
>
> Beginning 1 May 2003, a new configuration will be
> implemented for operating AVHRR channels 3A and 3B on
> the NOAA operational satellites:
>
> Afternoon satellite (NOAA-16) - channel 3B always on (no
> 3A switching)
> Morning satellite (NOAA-17) - switch channels at the
> terminator such that 3A is on during daylight and 3B is
> on during night.
>
> A NOAA NESDIS analysis concluded that channel 3A is
> required only from one satellite, once per day, either
> AM or PM for most products and research needs for the
> next two years. The selected configuration was
> determined to be the best compromise to meet the various
> NOAA mission requirements. It will allow NOAA to meet
> the 3B requirements for all products and provide
> continuous global coverage for fire detection and
> monitoring.
>
> Should we go to a single satellite operation, a new
> scenario will be devised.
>
> (Contact Emily.Harrod@xxxxxxxx or
> Levin.Lauritson@xxxxxxxx)
>
> --
> Wayne G. Winston
> Direct Readout Coordinator
> Direct Services Division
>
> Visit the NOAASIS web site,
> http://noaasis.noaa.gov/NOAASIS
>
> Postal address: Tel: 1 301 457-5681 x125
> E/SP3, Room 3320 FB4
> NOAA/NESDIS FAX: 1 301 457-5620
> 5200 Auth Road
> Suitland, MD 20746-4304
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Matthew Lazzara -Meteorologist- Antarctic Meteorological Research Center
925 Atmospheric, Oceanic and Space Sciences http://amrc.ssec.wisc.edu
Space Science and Engineering Center E-mail: mattl@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
University of Wisconsin-Madison Phone: (608) 262-0436
1225 West Dayton Street, Madison, WI 53706 Fax: (608) 263-6738
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