Products: Science Product Validation Schedules
This page houses the latest GOES-16, GOES-17, and GOES-18 science product validation status and schedules. The information will be updated monthly.
This information is current as of Dec. 29, 2022.
All dates are subject to change
GOES-16
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Changes since the GOES-16 Nov. 22, 2022 version:
- ABI L2+ Fractional Snow Cover was declared Provisional on 12/9/22
Upcoming Provisional PS-PVRs:
- 03/07/2023 -- ABI L2+ Cloud Cover Layers
- 03/07/2023 -- ABI L2+ Ice Motion
Upcoming Full PS-PVRs:
- 2024 -- Start of ABI L2+ reviews
GOES-17
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Changes since the GOES-17 January 28, 2022 version:
- ALL PRODUCT REVIEWS DEFERRED SINCE SPACECRAFT TO ENTER STORAGE MODE
GOES-18
GOES-T launched on March 1, 2022. After reaching geostationary orbit the satellite was renamed GOES-18. GOES-18 replaced GOES-17 as NOAA’s operational GOES-West satellite on Jan. 4, 2023. GOES-18 data availability and product validation information is current as of Dec. 29, 2022.
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Changes since the GOES-18 November 22, 2022 version:
- SEISS MPS-Lo was declared Provisional on 11/22/22
- Remaining products from ABI L2+ Group 1 (Cloud Phase, Cloud Top Properties, and Derived Motion Winds) were approved at Provisional after the root cause investigation into ADR 1273 revealed the issue was within the CRTM code or coefficients. Although the reconvene was held on 12/01/22, the Provisional date was backdated to the original 9/28/22 since there were no code changes in the meantime.
- ABI L2+ Fractional Snow Cover was declared Provisional on 12/9/22
- ABI L2+ Group 5 products were declared Provisional on 12/29/22 (AICE, AIAT)
- At this time, all GOES-West continuity products are Provisional Validation Maturity
Upcoming Provisional PS-PVRs
- 03/07/2023 -- ABI L2+ Cloud Cover Layers
- 03/07/2023 -- ABI L2+ Ice Motion
Upcoming Full PS-PVRs
- 2024 -- Start of ABI L2+ review