Why is IPOPP Needed?
� Meets high expectations by DB community for mission continuity from EOS to NPOESS
� Integrates Multi-disciplined science processing packages such as IMAPP (Atmosphere), SeaDAS (Ocean) and MODIS Land Rapid Response (Land)
� Provides DB community with user friendly processing packages for global as well as regional optimized value added applications
� Enables global feedback loop for NPP CAL/VAL campaigns
� Enable DB users to contribute their regional validated processing approaches/products to assist and improve global CAL/VAL efforts
� Initiates role of research to operations provider for Direct Readout Mission
� Facilitates the adoption/adaptation of DB regional optimized research/unique processing approaches to enhance functionality and capability
� Enables industry to productize government provided algorithms into commercial product lines which offer choice to all users
Who is the DB Community?
� Direct Broadcast Community includes US Military, numerous Civil Government Agencies, International Meteorological Agencies, Universities, and Commercial Vendors
IPOPP Architecture
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