Navy METOC Support (SPACE)
Abstract
The Meteorology and Oceanography (METOC) Space-Based Sensing Capabilities project provides for Navy participation in the Defense Meteorological Satellite Program (DMSP) Special Sensor Microwave/Imager and Special Sensor Microwave Imager Sounder calibration/validation efforts in support of the fleet operational requirements. The passive microwave instrument carried on DMSP provides global oceanic and atmospheric data of direct operational relevance, including sea surface wind speed, sea ice, and precipitation. The METOC Space-Based Sensing Capabilities project ensures the naval service's operational requirements are satisfied primarily through demonstration of technologies for inclusion on operational constellations such as DMSP, the Joint Polar Satellite System (JPSS) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellites (GOES). These efforts fulfill naval service unique requirements that are not funded within the DMSP, JPSS or GOES programs, and are in accordance with current inter-agency agreements. The primary focus of the FY 2016 request is to continue assessment of planned environmental satellite sensor launches scheduled in FY16.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2016
- Source ID
- 0524_0305160N_7_1319_PB_2016
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