Topic: JPSS Algorithm Updates in IDPS Block 2.3 Maintenance Release Mx15 Transition to Operations


Date/Time Issued:  September 25, 2025 2000 UTC

 

Product(s) or Data Impacted: ATMS SDR TDR


Date/Time of Initial Impact: November 25, 2025 TBD UTC

 

Date/Time of Expected End: NA

 

Length of Impact: NA

 

Details/Specifics of Change:

The next Interface Data Processing Segment (IDPS) Block 2.3 maintenance release Mx15 scheduled to transition to operations on November 25, 2025. 


Addition of configuration into IDPS for QuickSounder S/C RDR and QuickSounder ATMS RDRs, SDRs, TDRs, and GEO.

The ATMS Beam Alignment Correction Rotation Matrix ADR-11197

ATMS geolocation adjustment will be included.  ATMS beam alignment correction rotation matrix improved implementation. 


ATMS SDR and TDR geolocation accuracy is improved after the correction, particularly near the limb FOVs. This applies to S-NPP, NOAA-20, NOAA-21 and QuickSounder ATMS. 

 

QuickSounder data added to IDPS ADL Mx15  DR-12846

JPSS-3/JPSS-4 test data added to IDPS ADL Mx15  DR-12847

 

Please note: This release will not occur during a Critical Weather Day (CWD). The contents of this release are subject to change based on user readiness, customer feedback, and management approval. Additional ESPC notifications may provide further details and updates concerning this release.


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