NPP Cal/Val Study Findings
Entry ID: gov.noaa.class.NP_CONTR

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Summary
Abstract: ABSTRACT: The Cal/Val Collaborative Team is responsible for the scientific oversight for sensor calibration and validation of the data products. These Cal/Val activities are conducted through four phases of the NPP Cal/Val Program. The phases are pre-launch, early-orbit checkout, intensive cal/val, and long-term monitoring. Pre-launch includes the development and test of the sensors and the ... View entire text

Purpose: PURPOSE: The investigator study findings are archived to provide a permanent record of the cal/val process. This record can be referenced for verification of specific mission or community requirements. These findings include sufficient details to provide an independent scientist the capability of repeating the study. Also, the techniques, algorithms, and data can be used by climate researches and cal/val teams for future sensors and products.
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Geographic Coverage
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Spatial coordinates   
  N: 90.0   S: -90.0   E: 180.0   W: -180.0

Data Set Citation
Dataset Originator/Creator: NPOESS IPO
Dataset Title: NPP Cal/Val Study Findings
Dataset Release Date: 2011
Dataset Release Place: Silver Spring, MD
Dataset Publisher: NPOESS IPO
Online Resource: http://www.class.noaa.gov/saa/products/search?sub_id=0&datatype_fam...
Temporal Coverage
Start Date: 2011-01-01
Stop Date: 2016-12-31
Access Constraints ACCESS CONSTRAINTS: During periods of "data denial", as determined by NCDC and IPO, only authorized users will be allowed to access specific products or products from a specific geographical region.

DISTRIBUTION LIABILITY: Disclaimer - While every effort has been made to ensure that these data are accurate and reliable within the limits of the current state of the art, NOAA cannot assume liability for any damages caused by any errors or omissions in the data, nor as a result of the failure of the data to function on a particular system. NOAA makes no warranty, expressed or implied, nor does the fact of distribution constitute such a warranty.
Use Constraints Please acknowledge the data originator when using the data as a source.
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Data Center
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Data Center URL: http://www.class.noaa.gov/

Data Center Personnel
Name: NOAA'S CLASS HELP DESK
Email: info at class.noaa.gov
Contact Address:
151 Patton Avenue
City: Asheville
Province or State: NC
Postal Code: 28801-5001
Country: USA
Distribution
Distribution Format: GUN tar Version 1.15.1
Fees: Please See Summary
Personnel
Role: TECHNICAL CONTACT
Phone: (301) 427 - 2070
Fax: (301) 427 - 2164
Contact Address:
8455 Colesville Road, Suite 1050
City: Silver Spring
Province or State: MD
Postal Code: 20910
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Creation and Review Dates
DIF Creation Date: 2010-07-27
Last DIF Revision Date: 2012-01-30

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