Advancing World Class Science and Mission Impact at the speed of Satellite System Evolution

Looking to the horizon over the next decade, a remarkable injection of new technology and instrumentation will supercharge satellite constellations at NOAA and beyond. More coverage, new sensing capabilities, and multiple-satellite approaches combined with in situ measurements are just a few of the characteristics of this era of satellite systems. As we strive to prepare a Weather-Ready and Climate-Ready Nation expanding the scope of science and ensuring scientific results are synchronized with each launch is an important element to get right. From early innovation to transition to operations, the pathways that allow new systems to have maximum benefit must be smart, timely, and best in class. New mission dimensions for sea level rise, greenhouse gas detection, hyperspectral imaging of ocean biology, fire detection, and atmospheric composition add depth to the types of sensors, science, and environmental intelligence stemming from future satellite systems. At that same time as science in advancing, so too must the connections to operators around the world to guarantee a state of readiness that prepares many forecast and prediction domains to include better environmental intelligence. This talk will explore strategies, feature new developments along these two important development pathways that bring avant-garde technology into the hands of forecasters and decision makers.