Resources for Satellite Data and Imaging Enthusiasts
Explore a plethora of guides, builds, and software tools tailored for satellite data and imaging enthusiasts. Discover user groups, forums, and decoding solutions to enhance your experience in working with signals and files from GOES satellites. Vitality GOES offers a new way to access and interpret
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Update on DoD Travel Card Program by Alec Cloyd, Chief of Travel Operations at DTMO
A recent update on the DoD Travel Card Program includes key program metrics for CY2022, such as delinquencies and declined transactions. The program aims to reduce long-term delinquencies and enhance efficiency in processing to minimize credit losses. Various initiatives and updates have been implem
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Update on QA SP Commodities and WHO Prequalification of Sulfadoxine Pyrimethamine
This update covers the status of sulfadoxine pyrimethamine prequalification, manufacturer submissions, approvals, and registrations for SP 500/25mg. It discusses commitments, advocacy, research, and engagements related to IPTp implementation and supply security in various regions. The update also hi
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Health, Safety, and Wellbeing Update: September 2023
The September 2023 update focuses on noteworthy incidents, safety alerts, positive feedback, critical risk stats, and well-being initiatives. It includes valuable tips for workplace safety, highlighting incidents and safety precautions to ensure a healthy and safe working environment. The update als
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AHRI 1230-2023 Update: VRF Test Procedure Changes Overview
The AHRI 1230-2023 update brings significant changes to the performance rating of Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) systems. This update covers key modifications like Sensible Heat Ratio limits, Controls Verification Procedure, and more. The new standard applies to various VRF systems and aims to enha
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Update on Biometric Movement Control System (BMCS) & Automated Biometric Identification System (ABIS) Roll-out
Providing an update to the Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs regarding the progress of implementing the Biometric Movement Control System (BMCS) and the Automated Biometric Identification System (ABIS). The BMCS aims to enhance national security by capturing fingerprint and facial biometric data o
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SBCTC Fall 2023 Update: Advancing Education and Workforce Development
SBCTC's Fall 2023 update highlights strategic plans for equitable student success, career-relevant learning, and institutional financial health. Key initiatives include expanding access to Bachelor of Science in Computer Science programs and supporting the Washington Open Prof-Tech Project. The upda
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Clinical Update
This clinical update provides recommendations for the diagnosis and management of atrial fibrillation adapted from the 2023 ACC/AHA/ACCP/HRS guidelines. It includes information on class strength of recommendations, levels of evidence, and phrases for writing recommendations based on the quality of e
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Update to Aerodrome Reports and Forecasts: A Users Handbook to the Codes (WMO-No. 782) - SERCOM-3 Session
Presentation on the proposed 2025 update to the Aerodrome Reports and Forecasts handbook during the SERCOM-3 session in Bali. The update focuses on minor changes to aeronautical meteorological codes related to METAR and SPECI reports, aligning with ICAO Annex 3. The content includes background infor
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Clinical Update: 2021 AHA/ASA Guideline for Stroke Prevention
This clinical update provides guidance adapted from the 2021 AHA/ASA Guideline for the Prevention of Stroke in Patients with Stroke and Transient Ischemic Attack. It categorizes recommendations based on strength and quality of evidence, outlining levels of recommendation and evidence for different c
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Virginia Commonwealth University Hazard Mitigation Plan Update
The Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) Update Public Comment Meeting #1 took place on April 5, 2022. The meeting included introductions, overview of hazard mitigation planning, work plan details, data and information needs, next steps, and action items. Various commi
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NAVSEA.05Z Electrical Systems Technical Update - NSRP Initiatives and Priorities
Update on NAVSEA.05Z electrical systems technical initiatives and priorities, including standards and specifications projects supported by NSRP. Highlights key high-priority items related to circuit breaker obsolescence, cable supply shortages, and product qualification testing. Discusses fire-resis
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Update on Advanced HIV Disease in Zambia: Prof. Lloyd Mulenga Shares Insights
Prof. Lloyd Mulenga, Director for Infectious Disease at the Ministry of Health in Zambia, provided an update on Advanced HIV Disease (AHD) in the country. The update includes progress towards the 95-95-95 target, prevalence of AHD, mortality rates among PLHIV, coordination of AHD services at the nat
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Software Update Reporting Deep Dive
Delve into the world of software update reporting with Bryan Dam, a seasoned software engineer. Explore topics such as compliance questions, existing update reports, data sources, and the importance of defining compliance standards. Discover the intricacies of update selection, device categorization
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2022 Financial Audit Manual Update Overview
This content provides details on the 2022 Financial Audit Manual update, focusing on significant changes to GAO/CIGIE FAM Volumes 1 and 2. It covers key amendments, revised examples of engagement letters, and communication requirements for auditors. The update also highlights changes in AU-C standar
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Sleepy Deepti Dreaming of Ice Creams
Deepti goes to bed and falls asleep, dreaming of being on a cloud made of ice cream. However, she abruptly wakes up as she falls out of bed. It turns out it was just the tap dripping. Deepti then goes back to sleep, only to be jolted awake by the sound of the clock.
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GOES-18 Provisional Validation Review and Products Overview
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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GOES-18 SEISS Solar Galactic Proton Sensor Product Validation Review
GOES-18 SEISS SGPS L1b product is undergoing provisional maturity testing by the GOES-R Calibration Working Group. The review includes evaluation of product quality, supporting instruments, health tests, and path to full validation. Users are responsible for inspecting and utilizing the preliminary
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State Pesticide Regulation Update 2023: Mandatory Changes and Stakeholder Involvement
The State Pesticide Regulation Update for 2023 brings significant changes including Restricted Use Pesticide applications, record-keeping requirements, and supervision of applicators. The revisions were prompted by applicator certification and training rules set by the EPA, along with public awarene
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Analysis of GOES Solar Flare Peak Fluxes Frequency Distribution (1994-2005)
This presentation explores the frequency distribution of GOES solar flare peak fluxes from 1994 to 2005. It discusses the background on GOES satellites, event detection methods, data processing techniques, and the effects of time and quantization filters on the data. The analysis includes examples o
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GOES-R Airborne Science Validation Field Campaign Overview
The GOES-R field campaign aimed to validate ABI and GLM products post-launch by coordinating the high-altitude NASA ER-2 aircraft with ground-based reference data over various Earth targets from March 21 to May 17, 2017. The primary objective was the independent validation of ABI spectral radiance o
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SAGE Compliance Improvements Release 2 Update Summary
May 10th, 2018 marked the launch of the SAGE Compliance Improvements Release 2 Update, led by Chris Carlson, Technology Project Manager at ORIS. The update aimed to enhance compliance clarity and workflow efficiency by revising questions, providing direct access to the Non-Fiscal Compliance page for
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GOES-R ABI Aerosol Detection Product Validation Summary
The GOES-R ABI Aerosol Detection Product (ADP) Validation was conducted by Shobha Kondragunta and Pubu Ciren at the NOAA/NESDIS/STAR workshop in January 2014. The validation process involved testing and validating the ADP product using proxy data at various resolutions for detecting smoke, dust, and
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Learning from Excellence - Implementation for Growth
Exploring the journey from inception to implementation and growth of ideas, with a focus on safety and resilience. Key points include clear philosophy, seeking buy-in, starting small, and emphasizing what goes right over what goes wrong. Encourages creating a community around successes and promoting
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Forms of Precipitation and How They Form
Precipitation is any form of water that falls to earth and occurs when water evaporates into the atmosphere, saturates it, then condenses back into water. There are 5 main types of precipitation: rain, sleet, hail, snow, and freezing rain. Rain forms as water droplets in clouds collide and grow too
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GOES-16 ABI Cloud and Moisture Imagery Updates in NWS
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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New Features in DADDS System for GOES DCS - Streamlining Data Distribution
Explore the latest updates in the DADDS system for the GOES DCS, including online submission processes for initial and renewal SUAs, registration requirements, and tips for updating and renewing existing SUAs. Stay informed on how to efficiently manage your System Use Agreements for seamless data di
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GOES-18 ABI Rainfall Rate/QPE Provisional Product Overview
The GOES-18 ABI Rainfall Rate/QPE Provisional product provides estimates of instantaneous rainfall rate using single-image data from five spectral bands. Separate equations for rain/no rain discrimination and rain rate retrieval were calibrated against microwave rain rates. The product offers a meas
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GOES-16 Cloud Mask and Top Properties Update in AWIPS-2 NWS/OBS
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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Grant Program Update - Water Bottle Refilling Station Initiative
The grant program update introduces the Water Bottle Refilling Station initiative led by April Stevens, Supervisor of the Recycling & Sustainability Unit. The program aims to purchase and install bottle refilling stations in public and private K-12 schools, with eligible costs covered for stations a
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Review of GOES-16 SEISS EHIS L1b Product Maturity
This review focuses on the Peer Stakeholder-Product Validation for the full maturity assessment of the GOES-16 SEISS EHIS L1b Product. It includes an overview of the EHIS, anomalies, resolution status, and recommendations. The Energetic Heavy Ion Sensor aims to measure solar energetic particles and
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Review of GOES 16-17 X-Ray Sensor Data and Applications
Peer Stakeholder Product Validation Review of the GOES 16-17 X-Ray Sensor (XRS) focusing on solar X-ray monitoring for space weather prediction. The XRS monitors solar flares, impacts on space weather events, data applications, alert levels, status, and issues such as data latency and electron conta
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Enhancing Weather Security with GOES-R and JPSS Remote Sensing
Explore how to access, use, and apply GOES-R and JPSS satellite data to address forecasting challenges, mitigate environmental disasters, and make data-driven decisions. Join the virtual event on February 16 & 17, 2022, to learn from experts and participate in hands-on exercises and case studies.
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Solicited Method for Critical Update in Multi-Link Environments
This document discusses a method for obtaining critical update information for Access Points (APs) within the same Multi-Link Domain (MLD) in IEEE 802.11 standards. It introduces the concept of Change Sequence fields in Beacon and Probe Response frames to indicate changes in system information for o
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GOES-16 Fire/Hotspot Characterization and Rain Rate Update
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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Overview of GOES-16 Rainfall Rate/QPE Provisional Evaluation
The provisional evaluation of the GOES-16 Rainfall Rate/QPE product outlines the approach, major issues, and path to validation maturity. The product utilizes single-image data from various spectral bands to estimate rainfall rates with precise accuracy. Calibration equations were developed for diff
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GOES-18 Provisional Validation Review Summary
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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Field Triage Guidelines Update 2021: National Guideline for Injured Patients
The 2021 update of trauma triage guidelines aims to streamline destination decisions for injured patients. The new guideline emphasizes assessing vital signs, mechanisms of injury, and special considerations to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Key objectives include describing the update process, ex
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Assessment and Transition of AWG Products: GOES-R QPE and CI Science Advisory Committee Meeting
National Space Science and Technology Center in Huntsville, AL hosted a meeting to assess and transition AWG products, particularly focusing on GOES-R QPE and CI. NOAA PG has been actively supporting the transition and training of these products, collaborating with various regions and planning for f
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Updates on GOES-R Aerosol Optical Depth Validation Activities
Generated proxy data algorithm enhancements for post-launch validation activities were discussed at the GOES-R AWG 2nd Validation Workshop in January 2014. The use of MODIS reflectances as a proxy for ABI to retrieve Aerosol Optical Depth (AOD) was emphasized, along with the importance of AERONET gr
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