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NWS Office of Observations NWS Office of Observations at The 2nd National Operational Processing Centers National Observational Data Workshop Weather Service Kevin J. Schrab May 22, 2018 Portfolio Manager Department of Commerce // National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration // 1 Overview • NWS Organization • Office of Observations – Portfolio Organization • Portfolio Management • WIGOS Update • Discussion / Questions Department of Commerce // National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration // 2 NWS Organization CFO/CAO Office of the Chief of Staff John Potts George Jungbluth The Office of Enterprise Risk Management Assistant & Internal Audit Office International Affairs Administrator Madhuri Edwards AA Courtney Draggon DAA Chief Information Officer Office of the Richard Varn Chief Learning Officer Louis Uccellini Mary Erickson John Ogren Office of Organizational Excellence New HQ Office Peyton Robertson Field Office AR: Carven Scott Office of Planning & PR: Ray Tanabe Office of Chief Operating Existing HQ Office Programming for Service WR: Grant Cooper Delivery Officer CR: Chris Strager SR: Steven Cooper Kevin Cooley John Murphy ER: Jason Tuell Office of Office of Analyze, National Office of Office of Science & Office of Central Forecast, & Centers for Regional National Observations Dissemination Technology Facilities Processing Support Office Env. Offices Water Center Integration Prediction Deirdre Joseph Dave Michelle Ming Andy Bill Tom Jones Pica Michaud Mainelli Ji Stern Lapenta Graziano Department of Commerce // National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration // 3 Office of Observations Responsible for the collection of space, atmosphere, water, and climate observational data owned or leveraged by the NWS to support the mission of providing weather, water, and climate data forecasts for the protection of life and property; and for the enhancement of the National economy Department of Commerce // National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration // 4 Portfolio Organization Office of Observations W/OBS Joseph A. Pica Portfolio Manager Kevin J. Schrab Radar Operations Center National Data Buoy Center Surface / Upper Air Division W/OBS1 W/OBS2 W/OBS3 Terry Clark Helmut Portmann Mark B. Miller Department of Commerce // National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration // 5 Portfolio Organization Front Office Portfolio Manager - Kevin Schrab Location Silver Spring, MD Primary Provide portfolio planning and management, and Duties budget support Department of Commerce // National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration // 6 Portfolio Organization Radar Operations Center Director – Terry Clark Location Norman, OK Provides life-cycle support for the tri-agency Next Generation Weather Radar (NEXRAD) network, PrimaryPrimary supports hardware and software for Terminal DutiesDuties Doppler Weather Radar (TDWR), and wind profiler Department of Commerce // National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration // 7 Investing in Observation Infrastructure – NEXRAD SLEP GOES-R – Nov. 2016 JPSS – Nov. 2017 GOES-S – March 2018 . NEXRAD Service Life Extension Program (SLEP) aims for viability through at least 2030 . Signal Processor Technology Refresh completed . Transmitter, Pedestal, and Shelter Refurbishment ongoing Department of Commerce // National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration // 8 Spectrum Efficient National Surveillance Radar (SENSR) GOES-R – Nov. 2016 JPSS – Nov. 2017 GOES-S – March 2018 • Objective is to vacate the 1300-1350 MHz spectrum by potentially consolidating long- range, short-range, and weather radar requirements (with no degradation of mission) • Feasibility study is funded through the Spectrum Reallocation Fund (SRF), via the SENSR Pipeline Plan approved by the Technical Panel (FCC, OMB, NTIA) Department of Commerce // National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration // 9 Portfolio Organization National Data Buoy Center Director – Helmut Portmann Location Stennis Space Center, MS Manages the deployment, operations, and maintenance of the national data buoy network, Primary coordination with coastal and marine Duties stakeholders, provide maintenance support as a WMO Regional Instrument Maintenance site Department of Commerce // National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration // 10 Investing in Observation Infrastructure – Weather Buoy: SCOOP (Self-Contained Ocean Observing Platform) 103 100 Development High LVL OP Deployment ( 34% in 3 yrs) Requirements( 2.3 yrs) 90 Prelim Design Review Critical Design 80 Review 70 1st PROTOTYPE 60 # WX 1st DEPLOYMENT Buoys 50 Empty Float JPSS – Nov. 2017 GOES-S – March 2018 GOES-R• –ProvidesNov. 2016 10 minute MET Data vs. hourly obs from legacy weather buoys 40 36 Operational • Provides all MET & Ocean measurements + Cameras & Ship Identification ( 34% of WX Network) • Accommodates additional sensors as “plug & play” 30 • Increased Reliability (Never Open in Field) • Requires less ship time on station 20 • Much smaller size allows for simplified logistics to/from field service • Employs robotic manufacturing - less manufacturing errors & rebuilds 10 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Department of Commerce // National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration // 11 Portfolio Organization Surface/Upper Air Division Director - Mark B. Miller Locations Silver Spring, MD; Sterling, VA; and Kansas City, MO Manages the development, operations, and Primary maintenance of the extensive network of surface Duties and upper air systems Department of Commerce // National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration // 12 Investing in Observation Infrastructure – ASOS SLEP ASOS ACU/DCP Upgrade Re-designed DCP GOES-R – Nov. 2016 JPSS – Nov. 2017 Re-designedGOES-S – ACUMarch 2018 . Automated Surface Observing System (ASOS) SLEP aims to extend system viability through 2040 . Most critical components: - Acquisition Control Unit / Data Collection Platform (ACU/DCP) replacement - Telecommunications upgrade . Will facilitate cost-effective Commercial-Off-The-Shelf meteorological sensor solutions, increased data flow, improved system security posture, and remote maintenance capabilities Department of Commerce // National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration // 13 Investing in Observation Infrastructure – Radiosonde Network GOES-R – Nov. 2016 JPSS – Nov. 2017 GOES-S – March 2018 . Funded by the sale of “spectrum”, the entire radiosonde network will move frequencies from the 1680 MHz band to the 403 MHz band. An updated and approved Transition Plan migrates ~25% of the network to automated launching technology, while the rest of the network is recapitalized with new manual systems. An Alaska Demonstration Project (all automated systems to be installed) is underway. Department of Commerce // National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration // 14 Leveraging Smart Data Buys GOES-R – Nov. 2016 JPSS – Nov. 2017 GOES-S – March 2018 . National Mesonet Program . Aircraft Based Observations (MDCRS, WVSS) . Lightning Data . GPS-Met . Commercial Weather Data Pilot Department of Commerce // National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration // 15 Office of Observations Key Points of Contact • Kevin Schrab ([email protected]) • Terry Clark ([email protected]) • Helmut Portmann ([email protected]) • Mark Miller ([email protected]) Department of Commerce // National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration // 16 Investing in Observation Infrastructure – Satellites GOES-R – Nov. 2016 JPSS – Nov. 2017 GOES-S – March 2018 . GOES-16 operating as GOES-East . GOES-17 at its checkout location…to GOES-West later in 2018 . NOAA-20 in engineering checkout (image above is an AWIPS screen shot in Alaska of VIIRS imagery from NOAA-20 and SNPP during OT&E) . COSMIC-2A – prepping for launch later in the year Department of Commerce // National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration // 17 Breadth & Importance of Observations Friday, 9/8/2017 Hurricane Irma Solar Storm/Space Weather Earthquake and Tsunami Fire Weather Department of Commerce // National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration // 18 Future Scenario: Growth in Leveraged Observations Observations in 5 years Observations Today Leveraged, 25 Leveraged, 75 Owned, 100 Owned, 100 Conceptual representation only, not based on actual numbers. Department of Commerce // National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration // 19 Goal of Portfolio Management • Utilize thoroughly vetted information and analyses to make informed decisions about the portfolio • Efficiently fund and leverage observing assets to support NWS Observation Observation and NOAA strategic User Systems Requirements goals and objectives Efficient & Cost Effective Architecture Mission Services 20 Department of Commerce // National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration // 20 Observing Portfolio Management – Guiding Principles . Vision: NOAA’s vision is to achieve and sustain an observing system portfolio that is mission-effective, integrated, adaptable, and affordable. Superior Service and Reputation . Adaptability . Cost-Effectiveness, Affordability & Sustainability . Integration GOES-R – Nov. 2016 JPSS – Nov. 2017 GOES-S – March 2018 . Global Context and Commitments (Data Sharing) . In-House Expertise . Well-governed, Understood & Trusted Ref. NOAA Administrative Order 212-6, Effective 11/1/2016 Department of Commerce // National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration // 21 Portfolio Management Two cross-Line Office boards provide guidelines and input into the Portfolio Management process: • NOAA Observing Systems Council (NOSC) - Principal advisory body to the NOAA Administrator • Observing Systems Committee (OSC) – a NOSC sub-committee Department
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