Topic:
Longwave channels exceeding spec
Date/Time(UTC) Message Issued:
6 February 2006, 1300 UTC
Satellite(s) Involved:
NOAA-18
Instrument(s) Involved:
HIRS
Product(s) Involved/Affected:
Channels 1 - 12
Date/Time(UTC) of Initial Implementation:
5 February 2006, Time 0938 UTC
Details/Specifics of Change:
On February 5(day 36) around 0938 UTC, the longwave channel noise began to increase. Currently, the noise level for channels 1 through 12 are 2 to 3 times greater than the spec. This is a repeat of the original problem seen at the launch of NOAA-18. This problem recently occurred beginning on day 26 and lasting through 30 before returning to a useful level. Monitoring will continue and users will be notified of any changes.
Contact Person(s) Name/Email/Phone Number for Questions:
Robert Levin, Robert.Levin@noaa.gov 301-457-5247 ext 124
Changyong Cao, Changyong.Cao@noaa.gov 301-763-8136 ext 196
Web site(s) that contain other relevant information (where applicable):
http://www.osdpd.noaa.gov/PSB/PPP/PPP.html - History of level 1B notices
http://www.ssd.noaa.gov/PS/SATS/messages.html - All user notices
http://www.oso.noaa.gov/poes/index.htm - SOCC polar satellite status
http://www.oso.noaa.gov/goes/index.htm - SOCC geostationary satellite status
http://www.oso.noaa.gov/daily-news/index.asp - SOCC morning reports
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* Emily D. Harrod
* NOAA/NESDIS/OSDPD/IPD
* Computer Operations Branch
* Pre-Product Processing Group
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* fax 301-457-5199
* email Emily.Harrod@noaa.gov
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