Topic: Administrative: JPSS Common Ground System JPSS-2 Launch Freeze (Soft Freeze Phase)

Date/Time Issued: September 02, 2022, 1717 UTC

Product or Data Impacted: This notice is informational that the JPSS Common Ground System (CGS) is entering into a JPSS-2 Launch Soft Freeze on 02 September 2022. There are no impacts to data product operations anticipated; however, changes to the JPSS CGS are curtailed as part of launch readiness for JPSS-2.

Date/Time of Initial Impact: September 02, 2022

Date/Time of Expected End: December 31, 2022

Length of the Outage/Event: Event will last for approximately 100 to 120 days

Details/Specifics of Change: Information that the JPSS Common Ground System (CGS) is entering into a JPSS-2 Launch Soft Freeze on 02 September 2022. There are no impacts to data product operations anticipated; however, changes to the system are curtailed as part of launch readiness for JPSS-2. Pursuant to the 474-01636 JPSS Ground System Freeze Plan, any changes to launch critical systems require soft freeze waivers be approved.
The following elements will be subject to the soft and hard freeze periods: I&T string, NSOF B, including Common/IDMZ, CBU, SVL, FCDAS (Fairbanks), WSC (White Sands), JSH B, FVTS Suite (simulators), GLS 5, 8, 9, 10 and JCT/LSS Rack (through launch only, and then no longer subject to freeze)
The NDE/PDA systems that provide JPSS and other data to users will not be subject to the freeze periods and do not require a waiver during these periods.
For each exemption request, please reach out to the OSPO Ground System Engineer for assistance creating a freeze waiver and for approval routing points of contact.

Contact information for further information: ESPC Operations at ESPCOperations@noaa.gov or 301-817-3880 24x7 or ross.cox@noaa.gov during normal business hours

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