NODD Enhances User Engagement and Data Accessibility of NOAA Low Earth Orbit (LEO Data)

The NOAA Open Data Dissemination (NODD) program plays a pivotal role in supporting the distribution and accessibility of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite data, such as NOAA’s JPSS (Joint Polar Satellite System), by providing it via three cloud partners. The satellite provides high-resolution imagery and environmental observations and insights that are invaluable for weather forecasting, climate monitoring, and disaster preparedness. By leveraging the cloud-based infrastructure of the NODD program, users can seamlessly access vast volumes of LEO data in real-time, facilitating research and innovation across sectors like agriculture, energy, and public safety.

NODD’s user engagement effort Office Hours enhances, expands, and diversifies the use and value of LEO data, and helps NOAA understand the diversity of perspectives of cloud-based users. Users receive hands-on support, training, and direct interaction with NOAA LEO scientists and experts. These sessions enable users to navigate complex datasets more effectively, ask questions about data applications, and gain insights into best practices for integrating LEO data into their specific workflows. The personalized engagement provided during Office Hours is crucial for helping a diverse user base—ranging from researchers and students to private sector innovators—gain practical hands-on experience with satellite data via the cloud.

This presentation describes NODD and LEO’s collaborative approach for user engagement and how it strengthens NOAA’s mission of democratizing data access, empowers users to make informed decisions, fosters innovation through cloud access and analytics, and expands the reach and impact of NOAA’s satellite data to a wider audience.