Peer and stakeholder validation review of GOES-18 Group 3 products including land surface temperature, aerosol optical depth, aerosol detection products for dust and smoke, and rain rate/quantitative precipitation estimate. Data presented in non-operational format with discussions on wintertime use

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Visualize the evolution of GOES-16 ABI imagery processing in NWS, including cloud and moisture imagery updates, AWIPS-2 visualization enhancements, and exploitation tools for mesoscale data. Collaborative efforts have resulted in improved tools for forecasting offices and enhanced meso-utilization p

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GOES-16 provides Cloud Mask and Cloud Top Properties data through AWIPS-2, including information on cloud top height, pressure, temperature, and clear sky mask. This update covers the handling, display, and ingestion of these products by NWS, starting from June 2017. The data is transmitted via SBN

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Fielded AWIPS-2 now handles the ingest and display of GOES-16 Fire/Hotspot and Rain Rate products, applying masks for good quality data. Explore the imagery and data on fire characteristics and rain rates in this update. Also, learn about the application of additional masks for enhanced analysis.

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Validation review of GOES-18 Provisional products including cloud optical depth, cloud particle size, and sea surface temperature conducted by NWS Office of Observations. AWIPS validates and displays these products using GOES-16/17 configurations with no expected fielding issues. Detailed insights p

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Jamie Kibler, the Manager of Washington Volcanic Ash Advisory Center, recommends keeping the ash product in AWIPS-II for better identification and estimation of volcanic ash clouds. Transitioning to AWIPS-II would allow analysts to overlay imagery with other products for efficient production of Volc

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