The Algorithm Working Group (AWG), in conjunction with the GOES-R Risk Reduction effort, was created to develop, test, demonstrate, validate, and provide algorithms for end-to-end GOES-R Ground Segment capabilities and to provide sustained life cycle validation and product enhancements.
AWG End-to-End Capabilities:
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Instrument trade studies
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Proxy dataset development
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Algorithm development and testing
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Product demonstration systems
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Development of Cal/Val tools
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Integrated Cal/Val enterprise system
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Sustained radiance and product validation
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Algorithm and application improvements
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User readiness and education
Algorithm Development Schedule:
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PHASE I (80% Baseline Level 2 Products): March – September 2009
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PHASE II (100% Baseline Level-2 Products and 80% Future Capability Level-2 Products): March – September 2010
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PHASE III (100% Future Capability Level-2 Products): September 2011
To view the presentations from the 2011 GOES-R AWG Annual Review, click here.
AWG Teams
Product Application Teams: Plan and execute the activities to assess, select, develop, validate, and deliver level-2 product algorithms
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Imagery
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Soundings
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Winds
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Clouds
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Aviation
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Hydrology
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Land Surface
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Cryosphere
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Radiation Budget
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Lightning
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Space Environment
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SST and Ocean Dynamics
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Aerosols/Air Quality/Atmospheric Chemistry
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Proxy Data
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Cal/Val (sensor)
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Algorithm Integration
Product Development Teams: Code, host, and test candidate level-2 product algorithms in a scalable operational demonstration environment, and develop validation tools.
Proxy Teams: Responsible for the development of high-quality GOES-R instrument-simulated and proxy data sets for GOES-R product algorithm development, testing, and validation.
AWG Integration Team: Establishes requirements, standards, infrastructure, architecture, integrates software from the product development teams, and prepares deliveries to Ground Segment Project.
