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NOAA’s Satellite and Information ServiceNOAA’s Satellite and Information Service
The Nation’s Civil Operational Environmental Satellite AgencyThe Nation’s Civil Operational Environmental Satellite Agency
FY 2006 Constituent Budget Brief
March 3, 2005
FY 2006 Constituent Budget Brief
March 3, 2005
Gregory W. WitheeAssistant Administrator for Satellite and Information Services
Gregory W. WitheeAssistant Administrator for Satellite and Information Services
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AgendaAgenda
• NOAA Budget Highlights
• FY 2004 Accomplishments
• FY 2005 Highlights
• FY 2006 Budget Overview– Environmental Satellite Services– Data and Information Services– Satellite Systems– Other Systems and Construction Projects
• NOAA Budget Highlights
• FY 2004 Accomplishments
• FY 2005 Highlights
• FY 2006 Budget Overview– Environmental Satellite Services– Data and Information Services– Satellite Systems– Other Systems and Construction Projects
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NOAA’s MissionNOAA’s Mission
• To describe and predict changes in the Earth’s environment.
• To conserve and manage the Nation’s coastal and marine resources to ensure sustainable economic opportunities.
• To describe and predict changes in the Earth’s environment.
• To conserve and manage the Nation’s coastal and marine resources to ensure sustainable economic opportunities.
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FY 2004 Service Accomplishments FY 2004 Service
Accomplishments
• Provided Outstanding Service for Hurricane Season
• Issued Operational Air Quality Forecasts in New England
• Issued New Operational Climate Forecast Model
• Rebuilt 4 Fisheries Stocks
• Restored 5,562 Acres of Coastal Habitat and Wetlands.
• Charted Over 2,070 Square Miles of Ocean
• 220 American lives saved with Satellite Rescue System (SARSAT)
• Provided Outstanding Service for Hurricane Season
• Issued Operational Air Quality Forecasts in New England
• Issued New Operational Climate Forecast Model
• Rebuilt 4 Fisheries Stocks
• Restored 5,562 Acres of Coastal Habitat and Wetlands.
• Charted Over 2,070 Square Miles of Ocean
• 220 American lives saved with Satellite Rescue System (SARSAT)
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FY 2004 Management Accomplishments
FY 2004 Management Accomplishments
• Issued Strategic Plan for an Global Earth Observing System
• Began Critical Fisheries Survey Vessel Modernization
• Issued 5 Year Research Plan and 20-Year Research Vision for NOAA
• Realigned Administrative Support Services
• Began Grants On-Line. Improved Timely Grant Issuance by 12%
• Earned Unqualified Audit Opinion for 6th Year in a Row
• Updated NOAA Strategic Plan and Improved Internal Planning
• Issued Strategic Plan for an Global Earth Observing System
• Began Critical Fisheries Survey Vessel Modernization
• Issued 5 Year Research Plan and 20-Year Research Vision for NOAA
• Realigned Administrative Support Services
• Began Grants On-Line. Improved Timely Grant Issuance by 12%
• Earned Unqualified Audit Opinion for 6th Year in a Row
• Updated NOAA Strategic Plan and Improved Internal Planning
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$3.7 $3.9
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FY 2000 FY 2001 FY 2002 FY 2003 FY 2004 FY 2005 FY 2006
President’s Budget Enacted
Historical NOAA Budget TrendsHistorical NOAA Budget Trends($ in Billions)($ in Billions)
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NOAA Budget By Strategic Goal
($ in Millions)
NOAA Budget By Strategic Goal
($ in Millions)
Goal FY 2005 Enacted
FY 2006 Current Program
Net Program Change
FY 2006 President’s
Budget
% Percent Change
Ecosystems $1,351.5 $1,017.9 $62.8 $1,080.7 6.2%
Climate $256.9 $220.3 $19.6 $239.9 8.9%
Weather & Water $852.3 $824.3 $34.3 $858.6 4.2%
Commerce & Transportation
$164.7 $149.6 $20.0 $169.6 13.4%
Mission Support $1,376.3 $1,226.2 $105.8 $1,332.0 8.6%
Financing ($83.0) ($95.0) -- ($95.0) --
Total $3,918.7 $3,343.3 $242.5 $3,585.8 7.3%
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NOAA Budget by Line Office($ in Millions)
NOAA Budget by Line Office($ in Millions)
Line OfficeFY 2005 Enacted
FY 2006 Current
Program
Net Program Increase
FY 2006 President’s
Budget
Percent Change
NOS $669.3 $386.9 $27.9 $414.7 7.2%
NMFS $823.6 $674.7 $53.2 $727.9 7.9%
OAR $413.8 $347.1 $25.1 $372.2 7.2%
NWS $783.0 $803.8 $35.5 $839.3 4.4%
NESDIS $907.4 $891.6 $72.3 $963.9 8.1%
PS/Other $449.2 $369.5 $28.5 $398.2 7.7%
Financing ($127.6) ($130.3) -- ($130.3) --
Total $3,918.7 $3,343.3 $242.5 $3,585.8 7.3%
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NOAA Budget Priorities ($ in Millions)
NOAA Budget Priorities ($ in Millions)
• Support People and Infrastructure
• Contribute to a Global Earth Observing System
• Invest in Ecosystems Management
• Expand Climate Services & Observations
• Improve Weather Forecasts and Warnings
• Facilitate Intermodal Transportation
• Support Facilities Maintenance & Construction
• Support People and Infrastructure
• Contribute to a Global Earth Observing System
• Invest in Ecosystems Management
• Expand Climate Services & Observations
• Improve Weather Forecasts and Warnings
• Facilitate Intermodal Transportation
• Support Facilities Maintenance & Construction
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Expand Tsunami Warning Network
($ in Millions)
Expand Tsunami Warning Network
($ in Millions)
• U.S. contribution to a Global Tsunami Warning Network
• Commits additional $24M over next 2 years
• Provide 35 additional DART buoys by mid 2007 – 7 in the Atlantic and Caribbean – 25 in the Pacific– 3 additional spare systems in Alaska
• U.S. contribution to a Global Tsunami Warning Network
• Commits additional $24M over next 2 years
• Provide 35 additional DART buoys by mid 2007 – 7 in the Atlantic and Caribbean – 25 in the Pacific– 3 additional spare systems in Alaska
• Upgrades and adds 38 tide and water level stations
• Expands community preparation programs, inundation mapping, and 24/7 tsunami warning coverage
• Upgrades and adds 38 tide and water level stations
• Expands community preparation programs, inundation mapping, and 24/7 tsunami warning coverage
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To provide timely access to global environmental data and information services from satellites and other sources in support of the larger NOAA mission.
To provide timely access to global environmental data and information services from satellites and other sources in support of the larger NOAA mission.
NOAA Satellite and InformationMission
NOAA Satellite and InformationMission
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NOAA’s Operational Environmental Satellites
NOAA’s Operational Environmental Satellites
NOAA provides an OPERATIONAL remote sensing capability for
acquiring and disseminating GLOBAL and regional imagery and
measurements of the environment, including
METEOROLOGICAL, CLIMATIC, OCEANOGRAPHIC, SOLAR-
GEOPHYSICAL, and HAZARDS data in support of the NOAA
mission and the benefit of the Nation.
NOAA provides an OPERATIONAL remote sensing capability for
acquiring and disseminating GLOBAL and regional imagery and
measurements of the environment, including
METEOROLOGICAL, CLIMATIC, OCEANOGRAPHIC, SOLAR-
GEOPHYSICAL, and HAZARDS data in support of the NOAA
mission and the benefit of the Nation.
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ClimateClimate
NOAA observations and data are essential for…
NOAA observations and data are essential for…
HealthHealth
DisastersDisasters
WaterWater
AgricultureAgriculture
WeatherWeather
Energy Manageme
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Energy Manageme
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OceansOceans
EcosystemsEcosystems
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AcquisitionAcquisition LaunchLaunch Command & Control
Command & Control
Real-Time Product
Development & Distribution
Real-Time Product
Development & Distribution
Data Archive & Access
Data Archive & Access
Assessments, Status & Trends
Requirements & Planning
Requirements & Planning
User Services
An End-to-End ResponsibilityAn End-to-End Responsibility
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2009 20102004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
* Actual launch dates are determined by the failure of on-orbit assets** Assumes METOP will provide the morning orbit and NOAA-N’ will provide afternoon orbit instruments
1st METOP (AM)
GOES 10
GOES 11 (stored in orbit)
GOES N
NOAA 16 (PM)
NOAA N (PM)
NPOESS C1 (mid-AM)
** EuropeanCoordination
Satellite is operational beyond design life
2019 2020
On-orbit GOES storage
GOES West
GOES East GOES 12
GOES O
GOES P
GOES R***
GOES S*** NOAA 17 (AM)
NOAA N’ (PM)
2nd METOP
3rd METOP
NPOESS C2 (PM)
NPOESS C3 (AM)
NPOESS C4 (mid-AM)
NPOESS C5 (PM)
NPOESS C6 (AM)
*** GOES R-Series may be single or suite of satellites (distributed constellation) Extended operation
Continuity of Operational Satellite Programs NOAA Satellite Launches* Scheduled to Maintain
Continuity
Continuity of Operational Satellite Programs NOAA Satellite Launches* Scheduled to Maintain
Continuity
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Selected FY 2004 AccomplishmentsSelected FY 2004 Accomplishments
NESDIS Provided Critical Hurricane Support– 99.9% delivery rate for images during
Hurricane Frances and 100% delivery rate for images during Hurricane Charlie
– Provided 12 months of nearly flawless operation of three satellite constellations with a 99.5% success rate for providing mission critical data
NOAA provided international leadership in Earth observations– Chair of the Committee on Earth
Observation Satellites– Played an active role in June 2004, U.S.-
India Conference on Space Science
NESDIS Provided Critical Hurricane Support– 99.9% delivery rate for images during
Hurricane Frances and 100% delivery rate for images during Hurricane Charlie
– Provided 12 months of nearly flawless operation of three satellite constellations with a 99.5% success rate for providing mission critical data
NOAA provided international leadership in Earth observations– Chair of the Committee on Earth
Observation Satellites– Played an active role in June 2004, U.S.-
India Conference on Space Science
Hurricane FrancesHurricane Frances
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Selected FY 2004 Accomplishments (cont.)
Selected FY 2004 Accomplishments (cont.)
• COSPAS-SARSAT System Aided 252 Rescues during 2004
– The system has helped save more than 17,000 lives worldwide since it became operational in 1982
• New Environmental Data Products– NOAA’s National Data Centers developed or
improved over 100 climate, oceanic and geophysical data products
• Experimental Satellite Products Transitioned from Research to Operations
– 14 experimental products were transitioned to operations including surface vector winds from NASA’s QuickSCAT satellite
• COSPAS-SARSAT System Aided 252 Rescues during 2004
– The system has helped save more than 17,000 lives worldwide since it became operational in 1982
• New Environmental Data Products– NOAA’s National Data Centers developed or
improved over 100 climate, oceanic and geophysical data products
• Experimental Satellite Products Transitioned from Research to Operations
– 14 experimental products were transitioned to operations including surface vector winds from NASA’s QuickSCAT satellite
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Selected FY 2004 Accomplishments (cont.)
Selected FY 2004 Accomplishments (cont.)
Maintained Requirements for Continuity of Satellite Data
Plan Presented for Integrated Earth Observation and Data Management System
12 GOES-R Architecture Studies Completed
Maintained Requirements for Continuity of Satellite Data
Plan Presented for Integrated Earth Observation and Data Management System
12 GOES-R Architecture Studies Completed
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FY 2005 HighlightsFY 2005 Highlights
• Launch NOAA-N
• Launch GOES-N
• Complete construction of the NOAA Satellite Operations Facility (NSOF) in Suitland, MD
• Issue GOES-R Request for Proposal
• Launch NOAA-N
• Launch GOES-N
• Complete construction of the NOAA Satellite Operations Facility (NSOF) in Suitland, MD
• Issue GOES-R Request for Proposal
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FY 2006 Budget OverviewFY 2006 Budget Overview
• Requests $963.9 million, which represents a $72.3M or 8.1% requested increase over the FY 2006 current program
• Maintains environmental satellite and information services budget
• Supports NOAA strategy of integrated global observations and data management
• Includes continued development of GOES-R, the National Polar-orbiting Operational Environmental Satellite System (NPOESS), and the CLASS data archive and access system
• Provides for NOAA operations of the Jason 2/OSTM mission
• Funds first year operations of the new NOAA Satellite Operations Facility (NSOF)
• Requests $963.9 million, which represents a $72.3M or 8.1% requested increase over the FY 2006 current program
• Maintains environmental satellite and information services budget
• Supports NOAA strategy of integrated global observations and data management
• Includes continued development of GOES-R, the National Polar-orbiting Operational Environmental Satellite System (NPOESS), and the CLASS data archive and access system
• Provides for NOAA operations of the Jason 2/OSTM mission
• Funds first year operations of the new NOAA Satellite Operations Facility (NSOF)
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FY 2006 Budget Overview By Account
FY 2006 Budget Overview By Account
($ in millions)
FY 2005 EnactedBudget
FY 2006 Current Program
ProgramChange
FY 2006President’s
Budget
Environmental Satellite Observing Services
$101.5 $96.8 $3.5 $100.3
Data Centers and Information Services
74.6 52.8 0.9 53.7
Subtotal–NESDIS ORF 176.1 149.6 4.4 154.0
Systems Acquisition 718.1 728.5 79.2 807.7
Construction 13.3 13.5 -11.3 2.2
Subtotal–NESDIS PAC 731.4 742.0 67.9 809.9
Total–NESDIS $907.5 $891.6 $72.3 $963.9
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$14.8
$2.3
$358.1
$434.7
$100.3
$53.7
Env Satellite Observing Services (ORF)Data and Info Services (ORF)Geostationary Systems (PAC)Polar Orbiting Systems (PAC)Other Systems (PAC)Construction (PAC)
NOAA Satellite and Information Service FY 2006 Budget Request
$963.9M
NOAA Satellite and Information Service FY 2006 Budget Request
$963.9M
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Environmental Satellite Observing Services
Environmental Satellite Observing Services
(dollars in thousands)
FY 2005 EnactedBudget
FY 2006Current Program
ProgramChange
FY 2006President’s
Budget
Satellite Command and Control $41,625 $43,184 $1,408 $44,592
Product Processing and Distribution 26,873 27,228 400 27,628
Product Development Readiness and Application
31,039 24,683 1,531 26,214
Commercial Remote Sensing Licensing and Enforcement
1,085 1,120 124 1,244
Space Commercialization and Interagency GPS Executive Board
838 600 0 600
Total–Environmental Satellite Observing Services
$101,460 $96,815 $3,463 $100,278
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Environmental Satellite ObservingServices—$100.3M
Environmental Satellite ObservingServices—$100.3M
Satellite Command and Control—$44.6M
Command, control, communicate, and acquire data from GOES, POES, DMSP on-orbit satellites, with an estimated value of $4.5 billion, on a 24 hours per day, 365 days per year basis.
Operates command center in Suitland, Maryland, and Command and Data Acquisition facilities in Wallops, Virginia and Fairbanks, Alaska
Functions include:– Data Acquisition
– Spacecraft Navigation
– Commanding GOES to perform special image acquisition (RAPID IMAGE SCAN OPERATIONS)
– Orbit Determination
– Onboard Tape Recorder Scheduling
– NSOF Operations and Maintenance
Satellite Command and Control—$44.6M
Command, control, communicate, and acquire data from GOES, POES, DMSP on-orbit satellites, with an estimated value of $4.5 billion, on a 24 hours per day, 365 days per year basis.
Operates command center in Suitland, Maryland, and Command and Data Acquisition facilities in Wallops, Virginia and Fairbanks, Alaska
Functions include:– Data Acquisition
– Spacecraft Navigation
– Commanding GOES to perform special image acquisition (RAPID IMAGE SCAN OPERATIONS)
– Orbit Determination
– Onboard Tape Recorder Scheduling
– NSOF Operations and Maintenance
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FY 2006 Environmental SatelliteObserving Services—$100.3M (cont’d)
FY 2006 Environmental SatelliteObserving Services—$100.3M (cont’d)
Product Processing and Distribution—$27.6MProduct Processing and Distribution—$27.6M
24-hour, 365 day operational support for severe weather and environmental forecasting
24-hour, 365 day operational support for severe weather and environmental forecasting
NWS and wildland fire community
Data collection platforms
National Ice Center operations
Support Shared Data Processing Facility
NWS and wildland fire community
Data collection platforms
National Ice Center operations
Support Shared Data Processing Facility
Collect, process, and distribute GOES, POES, DMSP satellite products and services
Provide interpretation of non-NOAA satellite data into operational products and services
Mission critical support to NWS, DoD, FAA, Dept. of Homeland Security
Support satellite-derived search and rescue
Collect, process, and distribute GOES, POES, DMSP satellite products and services
Provide interpretation of non-NOAA satellite data into operational products and services
Mission critical support to NWS, DoD, FAA, Dept. of Homeland Security
Support satellite-derived search and rescue
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FY 2006 Environmental Satellite Observing Services—$100.3M
(cont’d)
FY 2006 Environmental Satellite Observing Services—$100.3M
(cont’d) Product Development, Readiness, and Application—$26.2MProduct Development, Readiness, and Application—$26.2M
Ensures development of pre-operational satellite products to support land, oceanic, and atmospheric applications
Algorithm development in partnership with NASA and DoD at the Joint Center for Satellite Data Assimilation
Pre-operational development of ocean remote sensing products
Development of products to monitor harmful algal blooms.
Ensures development of pre-operational satellite products to support land, oceanic, and atmospheric applications
Algorithm development in partnership with NASA and DoD at the Joint Center for Satellite Data Assimilation
Pre-operational development of ocean remote sensing products
Development of products to monitor harmful algal blooms.
Development of satellite-derived land applications products
Support mission critical research at Cooperative Institutes
Global Winds Demonstration project using Wind LIDAR
Development of satellite-derived land applications products
Support mission critical research at Cooperative Institutes
Global Winds Demonstration project using Wind LIDAR
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Coordinate review of license applications with Departments of State, Defense, and the Intelligence community
Protect critical US requirements during licensing process.
Support US based remote sensing imagery and services
Coordinate review of license applications with Departments of State, Defense, and the Intelligence community
Protect critical US requirements during licensing process.
Support US based remote sensing imagery and services
FY 2006 Environmental Satellite Observing Services—$100.3M
(cont’d)
FY 2006 Environmental Satellite Observing Services—$100.3M
(cont’d)
Commercial Remote Sensing Licensing and Enforcement—$1.2MCommercial Remote Sensing Licensing and Enforcement—$1.2M
Credit: Digital Globe
On behalf of the Secretary of Commerce, NOAA's Satellite and Information Service grants licenses to the commercial remote sensing industry pursuant to April 25, 2003, U.S. Commercial Remote Sensing Space Policy
On behalf of the Secretary of Commerce, NOAA's Satellite and Information Service grants licenses to the commercial remote sensing industry pursuant to April 25, 2003, U.S. Commercial Remote Sensing Space Policy
Credit: Space Imaging
Credit: Digital Globe
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FY 2006 Environmental Satellite Observing Services—$100.3M
(cont’d)
FY 2006 Environmental Satellite Observing Services—$100.3M
(cont’d)
Space Commercialization—$0.6MSpace Commercialization—$0.6M
Credit: Digital Globe
Beginning in FY 2006, the NOAA Budget Request includes funding for the Office of Space Commercialization. These activities were previously performed by the Technology Administration. Activities include:
Beginning in FY 2006, the NOAA Budget Request includes funding for the Office of Space Commercialization. These activities were previously performed by the Technology Administration. Activities include:
policy development, market analysis, and outreach/education with commercial space industry sectors
satellite navigation, satellite imaging, national space policy and other space-related issues
policy development, market analysis, and outreach/education with commercial space industry sectors
satellite navigation, satellite imaging, national space policy and other space-related issues
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Jason 2/OSTM —+$1.6M Preparation for operations of the Jason 2/OSTM satellite altimetry
mission; following launch, we will operate Jason 2, and retrieve, and deliver its data
NOAA’s 24x7 operations of Jason 2 would leverage national and international partnerships for the mission
Jason 2 observations support performance of NOAA’s mission goals, especially Weather and Climate
– Improved hurricane intensity forecasts– Advanced warning of El Nino/La Nina events– Improved measurements and prediction of global sea level
changes
Supports Ocean Commission recommendations; transitions capabilities from research to operations
Increase contained in Satellite Command and Control ($0.8M), Product Processing and Distribution ($0.4M), and Product Development, Readiness and Application ($0.4M)
Jason 2/OSTM —+$1.6M Preparation for operations of the Jason 2/OSTM satellite altimetry
mission; following launch, we will operate Jason 2, and retrieve, and deliver its data
NOAA’s 24x7 operations of Jason 2 would leverage national and international partnerships for the mission
Jason 2 observations support performance of NOAA’s mission goals, especially Weather and Climate
– Improved hurricane intensity forecasts– Advanced warning of El Nino/La Nina events– Improved measurements and prediction of global sea level
changes
Supports Ocean Commission recommendations; transitions capabilities from research to operations
Increase contained in Satellite Command and Control ($0.8M), Product Processing and Distribution ($0.4M), and Product Development, Readiness and Application ($0.4M)
Environmental Satellite Observing Services
Program Changes—+$3.5M
Environmental Satellite Observing Services
Program Changes—+$3.5M
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NSOF Operations— +$0.6M
(Satellite Command and Control)
• Provides for the first full fiscal year of rent, operations and maintenance costs for the new NOAA Satellite Operation Facility (NSOF) in Suitland, MD
NSOF Operations— +$0.6M
(Satellite Command and Control)
• Provides for the first full fiscal year of rent, operations and maintenance costs for the new NOAA Satellite Operation Facility (NSOF) in Suitland, MD
Environmental Satellite Observing Services Program Changes—+$3.5M
(cont’d)
Environmental Satellite Observing Services Program Changes—+$3.5M
(cont’d)
Joint Center for Satellite Data Assimilation—+$1.1M • Supports acceleration of the application of vast new amounts of satellite
data in operational forecast models
Coral Reef Monitoring— +$0.04M• As part of NOAA’s overall corals effort, provides funding for use of
satellite technology in coral reef observation
Commercial Remote Sensing Licensing and Enforcement—+$0.12M• Provides for the full implementation of the Department of Commerce’s
responsibilities for licensing and compliance of commercial systems
Joint Center for Satellite Data Assimilation—+$1.1M • Supports acceleration of the application of vast new amounts of satellite
data in operational forecast models
Coral Reef Monitoring— +$0.04M• As part of NOAA’s overall corals effort, provides funding for use of
satellite technology in coral reef observation
Commercial Remote Sensing Licensing and Enforcement—+$0.12M• Provides for the full implementation of the Department of Commerce’s
responsibilities for licensing and compliance of commercial systems
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NOAA’s Data Centers and Information Services
NOAA’s Data Centers and Information Services
($ in thousands)
FY 2005 EnactedBudget
FY 2006Current Program
ProgramChange
FY 2006President’s
Budget
Archive Access and Assessment $30,554 $32,695 $945 $33,640
Climate Database Modernzation Program 22,522 6,104 0 6,104
Environmental Data Systems Modernization 8,828 9,384 0 9,384
Coastal Data Development 4,510 4,576 0 4,576
Other Data and Information Services 8,186 0 0 0
Total–Data Centers and Information Services $74,600 $52,759 $945 $53,704
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NGDCBoulder, CO
NGDCBoulder, CO
NCDCAsheville,
NC
NCDCAsheville,
NC
NODCSilver
Spring, MD
NODCSilver
Spring, MD
NCDDCBay St.
Louis, MS
NCDDCBay St.
Louis, MS
NOAA operates the National Data Centers, including 7 World Data Centers, that provide long-term preservation, management and ready accessibility of environmental data.
NOAA operates the National Data Centers, including 7 World Data Centers, that provide long-term preservation, management and ready accessibility of environmental data.
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Archive, Access, and Assessment—$33.6MArchive, Access, and Assessment—$33.6M
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Climatic Data at National Climatic Data Center
Geophysical and Solar-terrestrial Data at National Geophysical Data Center
Oceanographic Data at National Oceanographic Data Center
NOAA Library system Nationwide
Climatic Data at National Climatic Data Center
Geophysical and Solar-terrestrial Data at National Geophysical Data Center
Oceanographic Data at National Oceanographic Data Center
NOAA Library system Nationwide
Supports archive, access, and assessment activities at NOAA’s National Data Centers:
Supports archive, access, and assessment activities at NOAA’s National Data Centers:
Archive, Access, and Assessment Program Change—+$0.9M
Archive, Access, and Assessment Program Change—+$0.9M
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FY 2006—Other Data and Information Activities
FY 2006—Other Data and Information Activities
$6.1M Climate Database Modernization Rescues at-risk data from loss due to deteriorating media
$9.4M Environmental Data Systems Modernization Provides essential ongoing maintenance of systems
modernization efforts
Supports Scientific Data Stewardship activities
$4.6M Coastal Data Development Improves on‑line access of data to the Nation’s coastal
user community and GIS applications
$6.1M Climate Database Modernization Rescues at-risk data from loss due to deteriorating media
$9.4M Environmental Data Systems Modernization Provides essential ongoing maintenance of systems
modernization efforts
Supports Scientific Data Stewardship activities
$4.6M Coastal Data Development Improves on‑line access of data to the Nation’s coastal
user community and GIS applications
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NOAA Satellite and Information Service
Systems AcquisitionNOAA Satellite and Information Service
Systems Acquisition
($ in thousands)
FY 2005EnactedBudget
FY 2006 Current Program
Program Change
FY 2006President’s
Request
Polar Orbiting Systems $404,758 $410,647 $24,024 $434,671
Geostationary Systems 301,153 305,537 52,605 358,142
Total–Satellites $705,911 $716,184 $76,629 $792,813
Systems Other 12,166 12,341 2,500 14,841
Total–NESDIS Systems $718,077 $728,525 $79,129 $807,654
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Polar Satellite Funding ProfilePolar Satellite Funding Profile
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50
100
150
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250
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350
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450
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LANDSAT
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NOAA Satellite and Information Service Polar Orbiting Systems
NOAA Satellite and Information Service Polar Orbiting Systems
($ in thousands)
FY 2005EnactedBudget
FY 2006Current Program
Program Change
FY 2006President’s
Request
NOAA K-N Prime $104,230 105,746 ($3,073) $102,673
NPOESS 300,528 304,901 16,097 320,998
LANDSAT 0 0 11,000 11,000
Total–Polar Orbiting Systems $404,758 410,647 $24,024 $434,671
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$102.7M NOAA K-N Prime
– Continue support for NOAA K-N Prime and Metop
– Supports N’ rebuild for December 2007 launch
$321.0M NPOESS (DOC/NOAA portion)
– Continue contract with Northrop Grumann for NPOESS spacecraft, instruments, and ground systems
– Continue activities to support NPP launch
$11.0M LANDSAT
– Provide for integration of LANDSAT sensor on first NPOESS satellite
$102.7M NOAA K-N Prime
– Continue support for NOAA K-N Prime and Metop
– Supports N’ rebuild for December 2007 launch
$321.0M NPOESS (DOC/NOAA portion)
– Continue contract with Northrop Grumann for NPOESS spacecraft, instruments, and ground systems
– Continue activities to support NPP launch
$11.0M LANDSAT
– Provide for integration of LANDSAT sensor on first NPOESS satellite
FY 2006 Polar Orbiting Satellites—$434.7M
FY 2006 Polar Orbiting Satellites—$434.7M
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Polar-orbiting satellites provide continuous global environmental observations in support of operation requirements for:
– Weather Forecasting and Space Environment
– Detection of significant environmental events (e.g., fires, oil spills, volcanic eruptions)
– Measurement of climate variables (e.g., atmospheric ozone)
– Ocean observations (e.g., sea surface temperature)
– Collection of data from surface platforms (e.g., buoys)
– Search and rescue
Polar-orbiting satellites provide continuous global environmental observations in support of operation requirements for:
– Weather Forecasting and Space Environment
– Detection of significant environmental events (e.g., fires, oil spills, volcanic eruptions)
– Measurement of climate variables (e.g., atmospheric ozone)
– Ocean observations (e.g., sea surface temperature)
– Collection of data from surface platforms (e.g., buoys)
– Search and rescue
Polar-orbiting SatellitesNOAA K-N Prime
Polar-orbiting SatellitesNOAA K-N Prime
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NOAA K-N Prime Program OverviewNOAA K-N Prime Program Overview
• Provides a continuous flow of global environmental information in support of national operational environmental requirements
• Requires two satellites on-orbit (one in an afternoon orbit and one in a morning orbit) to ensure continuous coverage
• NOAA-N planned for launch in May 2005 (date under review)
• NOAA-N Prime contract with Lockheed Martin finalized to rebuild satellite and launch by December 2007
• Provides a continuous flow of global environmental information in support of national operational environmental requirements
• Requires two satellites on-orbit (one in an afternoon orbit and one in a morning orbit) to ensure continuous coverage
• NOAA-N planned for launch in May 2005 (date under review)
• NOAA-N Prime contract with Lockheed Martin finalized to rebuild satellite and launch by December 2007
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National Polar-orbiting Operational Environmental Satellite System
(NPOESS)
National Polar-orbiting Operational Environmental Satellite System
(NPOESS)
• Provide a national, operational, polar-orbiting remote-sensing capability
• Merge POES and DMSP to single polar program and achieve savings through convergence
• Incorporate new technologies from NASA
• Encourage international cooperation
• Provide a national, operational, polar-orbiting remote-sensing capability
• Merge POES and DMSP to single polar program and achieve savings through convergence
• Incorporate new technologies from NASA
• Encourage international cooperation
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NPOESS Benefits the NationNPOESS Benefits the Nation
• Accurate forecasts are critical to the protection of life, safety, and property
• NPOESS data will improve forecasts and warnings
• Improved forecasts will– Reduce loss of life and
property– Benefit US industry through
increased productivity
• Accurate forecasts are critical to the protection of life, safety, and property
• NPOESS data will improve forecasts and warnings
• Improved forecasts will– Reduce loss of life and
property– Benefit US industry through
increased productivity
• Weather permeates all aspects of military operations
• Improved climate data for long-term forecasting and climate record
• Weather permeates all aspects of military operations
• Improved climate data for long-term forecasting and climate record
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• Continues development of NPP and NPOESS toward 2007 and 2010 launch dates, respectively
• Provides funding for instruments, spacecraft, ground systems and program costs
• NPP will provide critical risk reduction activities for NPOESS
• NPOESS will meet the nation’s civil and military environmental information needs
• Transitions select NASA sensors to operations
• Continues development of NPP and NPOESS toward 2007 and 2010 launch dates, respectively
• Provides funding for instruments, spacecraft, ground systems and program costs
• NPP will provide critical risk reduction activities for NPOESS
• NPOESS will meet the nation’s civil and military environmental information needs
• Transitions select NASA sensors to operations
NPOESS Program Change—+$16.1M
NPOESS Program Change—+$16.1M
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Polar Program EstimatesFY 2007-2010
Polar Program EstimatesFY 2007-2010
($ in millions)FY 2006Request
FY 2007Estimate
FY 2008Estimate
FY 2009Estimate
FY 2010Estimate
POES 102.7 90.8 62.3 41.9 41.7
NPOESS
(DOC portion only)321.0 341.3 343.9 297.2 373.9
LANDSAT 11.0 13.0 15.5 18.0 11.0
4545
• Provides for integration of LANDSAT sensors on NPOESS spacecraft
• Planned for NPOESS C1 and C4
• Part of a partnership with NASA and USGS
– NASA will develop the sensors for NPOESS C1 and C4 spacecraft
– USGS will process the data
• Implements government plan for the continuity of the LANDSAT mission
• Provides for integration of LANDSAT sensors on NPOESS spacecraft
• Planned for NPOESS C1 and C4
• Part of a partnership with NASA and USGS
– NASA will develop the sensors for NPOESS C1 and C4 spacecraft
– USGS will process the data
• Implements government plan for the continuity of the LANDSAT mission
LANDSATProgram Change—+$11.0 M
LANDSATProgram Change—+$11.0 M
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NOAA Satellite and Information Service Geostationary Systems
NOAA Satellite and Information Service Geostationary Systems
($ in millions)
FY 2005EnactedBudget
FY 2006 Current Program
Program Change
FY 2006President’s
Request
GOES I-M $600 $600 $0 $600
GOES N 143,031 147,415 (30,373) 117,042
GOES R 157,522 157,522 82,978 240,500
Total–Geostationary Systems $301,153 $305,537 $52,605 $358,142
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GOES Funding ProfileGOES Funding Profile
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FY2006 GOES Budget Request—$358.1M
FY2006 GOES Budget Request—$358.1M
$0.6M GOES I-M
– complete support of post-launch requirements for GOES 8-12
$117.0M GOES-N series
– continue procurement of satellites, instruments, ground systems and systems support
$240.5M GOES-R
– continue development of GOES-R series satellites, instruments, ground systems and systems support
$0.6M GOES I-M
– complete support of post-launch requirements for GOES 8-12
$117.0M GOES-N series
– continue procurement of satellites, instruments, ground systems and systems support
$240.5M GOES-R
– continue development of GOES-R series satellites, instruments, ground systems and systems support
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• Consists of 3 satellites (N, O, P)
Planned Launch Dates
– GOES-N May 2005
– GOES-O April 2007
– GOES-P October 2008
• Instruments: Imager, Sounder, and Solar X-Ray imager
• Consists of 3 satellites (N, O, P)
Planned Launch Dates
– GOES-N May 2005
– GOES-O April 2007
– GOES-P October 2008
• Instruments: Imager, Sounder, and Solar X-Ray imager
FY 2006 GOES N Series Request—$117.0M
FY 2006 GOES N Series Request—$117.0M
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Geostationary SatellitesSupport NOAA’s Mission Goals
Geostationary SatellitesSupport NOAA’s Mission Goals
• Ecosystems– Determine environmental impacts of
chaotic processes, i.e. diurnal ocean color as a function of tides
• Climate– Provide diurnal signature for weather and
climate prediction and analysis
• Weather and Water– Real time weather data to accurately track
and analyze severe weather events
• Commerce and Transportation– Uninterrupted hemispheric observations
and products for safe and efficient transportation and commerce systems
• Ecosystems– Determine environmental impacts of
chaotic processes, i.e. diurnal ocean color as a function of tides
• Climate– Provide diurnal signature for weather and
climate prediction and analysis
• Weather and Water– Real time weather data to accurately track
and analyze severe weather events
• Commerce and Transportation– Uninterrupted hemispheric observations
and products for safe and efficient transportation and commerce systems
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• Continue development of the next generation Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite (GOES-R)
• Responds to national operational environmental requirements for higher spatial resolution, enhanced spectral information, improved coverage, and more rapid updates leading to better predictions
• Responds to NOAA’s Strategic Plan for ecosystems management, climate variability, severe weather information, and safe transportation
• Program is based on 2012 launch readiness requirement
• Continue development of the next generation Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite (GOES-R)
• Responds to national operational environmental requirements for higher spatial resolution, enhanced spectral information, improved coverage, and more rapid updates leading to better predictions
• Responds to NOAA’s Strategic Plan for ecosystems management, climate variability, severe weather information, and safe transportation
• Program is based on 2012 launch readiness requirement
FY 2006 GOES-R Request— $240.5MFY 2006 GOES-R
Request— $240.5M
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• Continues GOES-R development activities
• Provides design/risk reduction of spacecraft and ground system, and development/production of the instruments
• Meets the nation’s requirements for environmental data and provides for continuity of coverage
• Provides 2012 launch readiness needed to backup the activation of GOES-P for operations
• Implements technologies to improve mission goal applications; key enhancements will result in significant benefits to the Nation
• Continues GOES-R development activities
• Provides design/risk reduction of spacecraft and ground system, and development/production of the instruments
• Meets the nation’s requirements for environmental data and provides for continuity of coverage
• Provides 2012 launch readiness needed to backup the activation of GOES-P for operations
• Implements technologies to improve mission goal applications; key enhancements will result in significant benefits to the Nation
GOES-R Series Program Change—+$82.9M
GOES-R Series Program Change—+$82.9M
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GOES Launch ScheduleGOES Launch Schedule
SpacecraftPlanned
Launch DateOperational
Date
GOES-N May 2005Upon failure of
operational satellite
GOES-O Apr 2007 “
GOES-P Oct 2008 “
GOES-R Oct 2012 Oct 2014
GOES-S Apr 2014 Apr 2018
GOES-T Apr 2018 Jun 2022
GOES-U Apr 2022 Jun 2026
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GOESProgram Estimates
FY 2007-2010
GOESProgram Estimates
FY 2007-2010
($ in millions)
FY 2006Request
FY 2007Estimate
FY 2008Estimate
FY 2009Estimate
FY 2010Estimate
GOES 358.1 454.0 532.1 539.6 570.5
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NOAA Satellite and Information Service Other Systems
NOAA Satellite and Information Service Other Systems
($ in thousands)
FY 2005EnactedBudget
FY 2006Current Program
ProgramChange
FY 2006President’s
Request
CLASS $6,448 $6,541 $0 $6,541
EOS Data Archive and Access 2,958 3,000 ($2,000) 1,000
Critical Single Points of Failure 2,760 2,800 0 2,800
NPOESS/NPP Data Exploitation 0 0 4,500 4,500
Total–Other NESDIS Systems $12,166 $12,341 $2,500 $14,841
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EOS Enhancement to CLASS—$1.0 M
Incorporate NASA EOS data into NOAA data archives using CLASS architecture to meet research, business, and government needs.
Continue satellite-based observations for the climate record
EOS Enhancement to CLASS—$1.0 M
Incorporate NASA EOS data into NOAA data archives using CLASS architecture to meet research, business, and government needs.
Continue satellite-based observations for the climate record
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CLASS—$6.5 M
Infrastructure to manage complex datasets
Robust, secure and timely access to NOAA’s environmental data and information
Data accessibility to the world science community and other users in an efficient, secure, cost-effective manner
Must be ready to support NPP launch
CLASS—$6.5 M
Infrastructure to manage complex datasets
Robust, secure and timely access to NOAA’s environmental data and information
Data accessibility to the world science community and other users in an efficient, secure, cost-effective manner
Must be ready to support NPP launch
CLASS and EOS Data Archive—$7.5M
CLASS and EOS Data Archive—$7.5M
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Critical Single Point of Failure—$2.8M
Critical Single Point of Failure—$2.8M
• To prevent a catastrophic black-out of essential satellite data products and services in the event of failure of NOAA’s operational computer systems.
• Establishes an off-site backup for the critical computing capabilities in Suitland Federal Center and Camp Springs facilities at Wallops CDA.
• Back up capability would bring NOAA into compliance with Presidential Decision Directive-67, Enduring Government, Continuity of Government, and Continuity of Operations and PDD-63, Critical Infrastructure Protection.
• To prevent a catastrophic black-out of essential satellite data products and services in the event of failure of NOAA’s operational computer systems.
• Establishes an off-site backup for the critical computing capabilities in Suitland Federal Center and Camp Springs facilities at Wallops CDA.
• Back up capability would bring NOAA into compliance with Presidential Decision Directive-67, Enduring Government, Continuity of Government, and Continuity of Operations and PDD-63, Critical Infrastructure Protection.
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• $4.5 M requested for NPP (NPOESS Preparatory Program) and NPOESS product development and related infrastructure
• Makes use of the substantial investment in NPOESS by starting use of the NPP data stream
– NPP products will contribute toward risk reduction efforts for NPOESS by early evaluation of NPP products from instruments to be flown on NPOESS
– Transitions R&D sensors into operational product development and dissemination
• Will result in improvements in mission performance: gale warning accuracy, tropical storm track, winter storm warning lead time
• $4.5 M requested for NPP (NPOESS Preparatory Program) and NPOESS product development and related infrastructure
• Makes use of the substantial investment in NPOESS by starting use of the NPP data stream
– NPP products will contribute toward risk reduction efforts for NPOESS by early evaluation of NPP products from instruments to be flown on NPOESS
– Transitions R&D sensors into operational product development and dissemination
• Will result in improvements in mission performance: gale warning accuracy, tropical storm track, winter storm warning lead time
NPOESS/NPP Data ExploitationProgram Change—+$4.5M
NPOESS/NPP Data ExploitationProgram Change—+$4.5M
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NPOESS/NPP Data ExploitationProgram Estimates
FY 2007-2010
NPOESS/NPP Data ExploitationProgram Estimates
FY 2007-2010
($ in millions)
FY 2006
Request
FY 2007
Estimate
FY 2008
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FY 2010
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NPOESS/NPP Data Exploitation
4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5
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NOAA Satellite and Information Service Construction
NOAA Satellite and Information Service Construction
($ in thousands)
FY 2005EnactedBudget
FY 2006Current Program
ProgramChange
FY 2006President’s
Request
Suitland Facility $11,093 $11,255 ($11,255) $0
Continuity of Critical Facilities/Satellite CDA Facilities
2,218 2,250 0 2,250
Total, Other NESDIS Systems $13,311 $13,505 ($11,255) $2,250
626262
Facilities and ConstructionFacilities and Construction
Critical Facilities – Command & Data Acquisition Stations—$2.3 MCritical Facilities – Command & Data Acquisition Stations—$2.3 M
Provides required infrastructure to support the 24/7 mission at Fairbanks (sub-Arctic conditions) and Wallops (coastal, hurricane-prone environment)
Eliminates high risk of disruption or mission failures due to substandard electrical and fire systems
Implements Master Plans prepared for NOAA by the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers in FY 2004 (Wallops) and FY 1999 (Fairbanks), which was updated in FY 2004.
Provides required infrastructure to support the 24/7 mission at Fairbanks (sub-Arctic conditions) and Wallops (coastal, hurricane-prone environment)
Eliminates high risk of disruption or mission failures due to substandard electrical and fire systems
Implements Master Plans prepared for NOAA by the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers in FY 2004 (Wallops) and FY 1999 (Fairbanks), which was updated in FY 2004. Fairbanks Command and Data
Acquisition Station
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Other Facilities ProjectsOther Facilities Projects
Member of the GSA and NOAA team seeking space suitable to support NESDIS and NWS operational requirements
FY 2006 request contained in the National Weather Service budget
Member of the GSA and NOAA team seeking space suitable to support NESDIS and NWS operational requirements
FY 2006 request contained in the National Weather Service budget
World Weather Building Replacement- National Center for Weather and Climate Prediction (NCWCP)
World Weather Building Replacement- National Center for Weather and Climate Prediction (NCWCP)
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FY 2006 Budget SummaryFY 2006 Budget Summary
• Overall, the FY 2006 request for NOAA Satellites and Information of $963.9M is a $72.3M or 8.1% increase over the current program
• The request:
– Supports critical satellite operations and data and information services
– Continues GOES-R and NPOESS systems development to meet future satellite requirements for observational coverage and capabilities
– Continues data systems development for archive and access of observations data
– Supports NOAA’s mission goals and strategic directions for FY 2006 and beyond
• Overall, the FY 2006 request for NOAA Satellites and Information of $963.9M is a $72.3M or 8.1% increase over the current program
• The request:
– Supports critical satellite operations and data and information services
– Continues GOES-R and NPOESS systems development to meet future satellite requirements for observational coverage and capabilities
– Continues data systems development for archive and access of observations data
– Supports NOAA’s mission goals and strategic directions for FY 2006 and beyond
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FY2005 Performance Measure Program FY 2006 Goal
Percent of National Explained Variance (CONUS) for temperature and precipitation in the Climate Reference Network
Climate Observations 96.7% temperature
90.2% precipitation
Number of decision support products that respond to priority National policy or environmental-monitoring needs
Climate Observations 2
Percent of planned contract milestones accomplished in 30-days of target
Geostationary and Polar Satellite Acquisition
GOES-N 90%
POES 90%
NPOESS 90%
Number of data supports per operations personnel Satellite Services 1200
Percent of time NOAA managed on-orbit satellite systems provide mission critical data that satisfy validated customer requirements
Satellite Services 99%
Percent of time non-NOAA on-orbit satellite systems operated by NOAA provide mission critical data
Satellite Services 99%
Percent of transmission rate of SARSAT distress alert and location information to search and rescue authorities within targeted time
NOAA Emergency Response
90%
Major Performance MeasuresMajor Performance Measures
6666
Issues and OpportunitiesIssues and Opportunities
• Transition from Research and Development to Operations
– NOAA and NASA will work together to plan an orderly transition from NASA research capabilities to NOAA operational capabilities
• Expanding environmental mission for satellites
– The next generation of environmental satellites will deliver new and improved capabilities for NOAA's ecosystems, climate, weather and water, and commerce and transportation mission goals
• Working Earth observations between agencies
– NOAA will participate in national and international efforts for an integrated global earth observing and data management system
• Transition from Research and Development to Operations
– NOAA and NASA will work together to plan an orderly transition from NASA research capabilities to NOAA operational capabilities
• Expanding environmental mission for satellites
– The next generation of environmental satellites will deliver new and improved capabilities for NOAA's ecosystems, climate, weather and water, and commerce and transportation mission goals
• Working Earth observations between agencies
– NOAA will participate in national and international efforts for an integrated global earth observing and data management system
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Additional InformationAdditional Information
General NOAA Satellite and Information Service:
http://www.nesdis.noaa.gov/
NOAA’s FY 2006 Budget Request:
http://www.publicaffairs.noaa.gov/budget2006/
NESDIS FY 2006 Budget Request:
http://www.nesdis.noaa.gov/About/fy06_budget/fy06_budget.html
General NOAA Satellite and Information Service:
http://www.nesdis.noaa.gov/
NOAA’s FY 2006 Budget Request:
http://www.publicaffairs.noaa.gov/budget2006/
NESDIS FY 2006 Budget Request:
http://www.nesdis.noaa.gov/About/fy06_budget/fy06_budget.html
