Transitioning unique NASA data and research technologies to operations Short-term Prediction...

transitioning unique NASA data and research technologies to operations

Short-term Prediction Research and Short-term Prediction Research and Transition (SPoRT) ProjectTransition (SPoRT) Project

Overview

NWS SSD and NASA/SPoRT Meeting3 March, 2010


Mission: Apply unique NASA Earth science research and observations to improve the accuracy of short-term (0-24 hr) weather prediction at the regional and local scale – work mainly with WFOs

http://weather.msfc.nasa.gov/sport http://weather.msfc.nasa.gov/sportblog


History of SPoRT Products to WFOs• Exploit NASA EOS data for weather applications through direct broadcast• First MODIS image in AWIPS in Feb 03; suite of products to 3 WFOs• LMA data to HSV in Apr 03; improve lead time for occurrence of severe

weather• MODIS suite expanded to include coastal WFOs who were excited about high

resolution SSTs leading to MODIS SST composite• Share tools with extended product dissemination efforts (e.g. Univ. of

Wisconsin)• MODIS SSTs and AIRS profiles and radiances used to improve initializations for

weather forecasting models resulting in improved forecastsCurrent State of SPoRT Products• Over 30 products from MODIS, AMSR-E, AIRS, NALMA, GOES in AWIPS - 15

WFOs, in use by HWT• MODIS SSTs incorporated into V3 of WRF EMS

transitioning unique NASA data and research technologies to operationstransitioning unique NASA data and research technologies to operations

We don’t just “throw unique data over the fence” to an end user!

SPoRT Paradigm• match observations/capabilities to forecast problems• develop / assess solution in “testbed”, transition to decision support system• conduct training, product assessment and impact

Southern Region Forecast Problems

SPoRT Paradigm / Forecast Problems

• timing and location of severe weather• morning minimum temperatures (and its local

variations)• detection and monitoring of fog, smoke, fires• coastal weather processes (sea breeze convection /

temperatures)• development / movement of off-shore precipitation

processes – tropical systems• gap filler in data void regions – atmospheric rivers of

moisture


Products to End UsersINSTRUMENT /

PRODUCTRESOLUTION

END USER

DSS FORMAT

MODIS Ch. Imagery (vis, 3.9, 6.7, 11 µm)

4 km, 1 km, 500 m (state), 250 m (WFO scale)

Selected WFOs

AWIPS, AWIPSII

netCDF, McIDAS

Multispectral composite images –natural/false color

4 km (CONUS), 1km (regional), 500m (state)

Selected WFOs

AWIPS, AWIPSII

netCDF, McIDAS

Derived image products

clouds (mask, CTP, phase) 4 km (CONUS)Selected WFOs

AWIPS, AWIPSII

netCDF, McIDAS

fog / low cloud (11 – 3.9 µm )4 km (CONUS), 1 km

(regional)Selected WFOs

AWIPS, AWIPSII

netCDF, McIDAS

LST, SST, LI, TPW4 km (CONUS), 1 km

(regional)Selected WFOs

AWIPS, AWIPSII

netCDF, McIDAS

Temporal composite images

SST, chlorophyll 4 km, 2 km, 1 kmHWT, WFOs

AWIPS, II, others

netCDF, GRiB

Non-image data fire and burn areas CONUS WFOs AWIPS II shape fileAMSR-E Rain rate, cloud water 5 km (CONUS); 21 km WFOs AWIPSII netCDF SSTs 38 km (CONUS) WFOs AWIPS netCDFTotal lightning data NALMA/DCLMA total lightning source densities

2 km / 2 minutes1 km/ 1 minute

Selected WFOs

AWIPS, AWIPSII

netCDF, GRiB


Products to End UsersINSTRUMENT / PRODUCT RESOLUTION END USER DSS FORMAT

Combined Instrument products MODIS/AMSR-E SST composite

1 km (NA coastal regions)Coastal WFOs

AWIPS, AWIPSII

netCDF, McIDAS

POES/GOES SSTs 9 km (NH)TWC / WFOs

AWIPS, AWIPSII

netCDF, McIDAS

Blended TPW (from CIRA) 16 km (NH)Selected WFOs

AWIPS, AWIPSII

netCDF, McIDAS

MIMIC TPW (from UW) 10 (NH)The Weather

Channel--- GeoTIFF

GOES

Channel imagery(vis, IR,WV) 1 km, 4 km The Weather

Channel--- GeoTIFF

Aviation products (fog depth, icing, cloud base -NESDIS)

4 km (CONUS)Selected WFOs

AWIPS, AWIPSII

netCDF, McIDAS

GOES-R GLM proxy extent density 10 km / 2 minutes SPoRT AWIPSII GRiB ABI proxy imagery (vis, IR,

WV)500 m, 1 km SPoRT AWIPSII McIDAS

Miscellaneous WRF LIS daily forecasts w/

MODIS SSTs (NSSL/HWT)4 km (CONUS)

Selected WFOs

AWIPS, AWIPSII

GRiB

Surface analysis (T, Td, RH, wind, SSTs) – SPoRT ADAS

2 kmSelected WFOs

AWIPS, AWIPSII

GRiB


SPoRT MOU with NWS SRCollaboration between NASA / MSFC / SPoRT and the NWS / SR is guided by a

MOU between these two organizations. Original Memo was renewed in June 2009. Responsibilities include:

NOAA/NWS/SR• Support the collaboration between NASA and selected SR WFOs by hosting NASA

data sets on SR computer systems and encouraging WFO participation in NASA/MSFC program activities

• Allow for in-kind support of the SPoRT program objectives by forecasters, SOOs, and ITOs at individual WFOs that have agreed to collaborate with NASA

NASA / MSFC • Provide in-kind support for WFO access to unique real-time NASA data sets,

numerical modeling, data assimilation, and nowcasting capabilities• Work with NWS staff to make these products available in AWIPS /AWIPS II• Provide training on the use of new and unique NASA products• Conduct regular collaborative workshops which bring WFO forecasters, SOOs, and

other technical staff from the SR together with NASA scientists to improve the knowledge and understanding of advanced weather forecasting techniques of the NWS/SR staff


SPoRT Science Advisory CommitteeRepresent beneficiaries, partners, end users - diversity• Knowledgeable of research to transition activities and NASA observational and

research capabilities• Representatives from operational and research partners (NWS, NESDIS, NCEP)

Nominated by SAC / SPoRT and approved by HQs Program Manager• 7-10 members• Serve through 2-3 SAC reviews for continuity

Major activities• Serve as a knowledge resource on short-term weather prediction, satellite data and

derived products, mesoscale modeling, data assimilation issues, short-term weather forecasting and their impact on operational weather forecasting activities

• Provide scientific guidance and direction for future SPoRT activities including transitional activities and supporting research, and new collaborations and partnerships

• Participate in biennial reviews leading to report on program / project recommendations


Team Structure and Staff

4.5 Government FTEs

7.5 Research Associates WYEs


MetricsMetrics

Evaluate accomplishments through the use of program metrics

Publications •Peer reviewed on new research and transitional capabilities and techniques•Publication of transitional results and assessments are appropriate although not

always in peer-reviewed publications

Successful transitions•New products and research capabilities in end users decision support systems• Impact of NASA data / capabilities rather than number of transitions is importantCommunity recognition•Peer recognition as a community partner and “place to go” for the transition of

research capabilities to the operational weather community•Others adopting the SPoRT paradigm Reviews by outside committees•Biennial reviews by the SPoRT Science Advisory Committee


General AccomplishmentsPublications in the last 3 years alone

– Peer-reviewed journal (9) – observational techniques and model forecasts– Conference papers / presentations (58) – AMS, AGU, NWA, workshops– Numerous product assessment by partners / end users and >70 blog posts on usage of

NASA data to address forecast problems

EOS products in operations– Expansion of WFOs from 7 to 15, suite of 30 products and visualization capabilities

More effective data dissemination methods to end users – Use of NWS regional LDM servers vs. individual FTP– MODIS/AMSR-E SST composite default for WRF-EMS software

Assessments– Increased partner collaboration in last year with four separate assessment reports,

numerous product use surveysTraining– Web-based modules for MODIS, LMA, CIRA Blended TPW, GOES Aviation products – Short, science lectures delivered during 9 site WFO visits and via bi-monthly

coordination calls on topics of MODIS, AMSR-E, LIS, LMA, WRF-EMS, and GOES Aviation


OutreachOutreach

Outreach via web, blog, Facebook - more visibility to external community– Revamped SPoRT website , Wide World of SPoRT blog in (over 100 posts

since March 2009), >100 Facebook fans (mainly NWS)– Utilized MSFC PAO to produce science@nasa articles, NASA Spinoff

magazine stories, and other news stories

Miscellaneous– Provide quarterly progress reports to 150 sport fans– Communicate progress and direction through the strategic plan and

biennial reports– Strengthen SPoRT staff – lightning , liaison, data assimilation – 2 civil

service, 1 ENSCO, 2 UAH, Raytheon– Re-established NASA/NOAA MOU for SPoRT collaboration – NWS hiring a

shared NWS/NASA transition scientist


SPoRT -- Successful Paradigm and ProjectSPoRT -- Successful Paradigm and Project

SPoRT success made possible by:

•Dedicate NASA, NOAA/NWS visionaries

•Conscientious NWS forecasters

•Brilliant NASA / NOAA scientists and information technology specialists

•NASA / MSFC and NWS Southern Region leaders who saw the value collaborative partnerships

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