Topic:
NOAA-17 MIRP Rephase Function - Status Update
Date/Time Issued:
4 May 2010, 1930 UTC
Product(s) or Data Impacted:
NOAA-17 AVHRR
Date/Time of Initial Impact:
12 February 2010
Date/Time of Expected End:
TBD
Length of Event:
TBD
Impacts on Users and Significance:
Possible major impact
Details/Specifics of Change:
This is a status update involving the NOAA-17 MIRP rephase function.
The NOAA-17 MIRP rephase function was disabled on 9 March 9 2010 and it is still disabled. Since 3 May 2010, the behavior of NOAA-17 AVHRR scan motor has improved by itself, though it is not as good as hoped. Currently, the “bar code” noise effect is not present in the data. Users should get benefit from the improved data quality. Keep in mind, however, that it is not clear how long this improvement will last.
Contact Information for Further Information:
ESPC Operations Crew Leader at ESPCOperations@noaa.gov and 301-817-3880