Presenter(s):
Jorel Torres, RAIII – JPSS Satellite Liaison, Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere (CIRA) / Colorado State University (CSU)
Description:
The Joint Polar Satellite System (JPSS) constellation currently has three polar-orbiting satellites (SNPP, NOAA-20, and NOAA-21) that orbit the globe and produce near-real-time imagery and data for National Weather Service (NWS) forecasters to employ in the operational environment. This presentation will focus on the recent in-person and virtual visits to Weather Forecast Offices (WFOs) that the JPSS Satellite Liaison (along with additional CIRA and NOAA personnel) conducted within the past year and half. The visits included interactions with NWS forecasters, the collection of forecaster feedback on the usage of satellite data in operations and discussions about the challenges that forecasters encounter within their respective County Warning Areas (CWA). Additionally, updates will be provided on the latest JPSS training materials that forecasters can access online to learn more about the utility of the datasets and applications. Near-real-time JPSS data webpages will also be highlighted to show forecasters how to access the operational and experimental JPSS products online and in the Advanced Weather Interactive Processing System – II (AWIPS-II).
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