National Satellite Operations Facility (NSOF) NSOF, located in Suitland, MD, will house the majority of GOES-R mission operations. The Enterprise Management (EM), Product Generation (PG), and Product Distribution (PD) functions will be performed here. The majority of operations and product staff will also be housed at NSOF. Four 9.1-meter antennas will be upgraded at NSOF. These will maintain compatibility with existing GOES satellites and will operate continuously for the life of the GOES-R series.
Remote Backup Facility (RBU) RBU, located in Fairmount, WV, will be able to perform all of the critical functions of NSOF and WCDAS through the production distribution of life and property products. The RBU will provide product generation for all Key Performance Parameters (KPPs). The RBU will also serve as a backup during system/equipment testing or maintenance. Three new 16.4-meter antennas will be constructed at the RBU. They are designed to withstand sustained winds of 110 mph (Cat 2) and gusts of up to 140 mph. These will be compatible with existing GOES satellites and will operate continuously for the life of the GOES-R series.
Wallops Command Data Acquisition Center (WCDAS) WCDAS, located on Wallops Island, VA, will be the primary site for space/ground RF communications. Level 1b data will be processed at WCDAS to produce GOES Rebroadcast (GRB) for satellite uplink. WCDAS will also provide uplink to the satellites to support the Unique Payload Services (UPS). Three new 16.4-meter antennas will be constructed at WCDAS. They are designed to withstand sustained winds of 110 mph (Cat 2) and gusts of up to 140 mph. These will be compatible with existing GOES satellites and will operate continuously for the life of the GOES-R series.
