Update #2: The PDA Catalog has been updated and the subscription for the MetOp-B/C Clouds and Winds can be created on PDA now.

Update #1: Operational Implementation of the MetOp-B/C Clouds/Winds in NCCF (NESDIS Common Cloud Framework) will be at 15Z on March 15th, 2022.

Topic: Operational Implementation of the MetOp-B/C Clouds/Winds in NCCF (NESDIS Common Cloud Framework)

Date/Time Issued: March 9, 2022 2012Z

Product(s) or Data Impacted: MetOp-B/C Clouds/Winds Products

Date/Time of Initial Impact: March 15, 2022 TBD

Date/Time of Expected End: March 15, 2022 TBD

Length of Event: TBD

Details/Specifics of Change: We have implemented MetOp-B/C Clouds/Winds in the NCCF (NESDIS Common Cloud Framework) User Acceptance Testing (UAT) environment. The products are now available on PDA I&T and short names are listed below. We plan to transition the Clouds/Winds product generation into the NCCF Production (PROD) environment by March 15th, replacing the operational MetOp-B Clouds/Winds products with NCCF MetOp-B/C Clouds/Winds products.

Products: MetOp-B and MetoOp-C
Cloud Mask
Cloud Phase
Cloud Height (Cloud-top-Height, Cloud-top-Pressure, Cloud-top-Temperature)
Cloud Cover Layers
Cloud Type
Cloud Optical Depth
Cloud Particle Size Distribution
Cloud Liquid/Ice Water Path
Cloud Base Height products
Arctic and Antarctic Polar Winds

NOTE: Current MetOp-B Clouds products will be turned off on April 15, 2022 and replaced with NCCF MetOp-B/C Clouds. Both versions will be distributed on the PDA from March 15, 2022 through April 15, 2022. NCCF MetOp-B/C Clouds products will be operationally distributed on the PDA for the first time starting on March 15, 2022.

Current MetOp-B Winds products will be turned off on June 15, 2022 and replaced with NCCF MetOp-B/C Winds. Both versions will be distributed on the PDA from March 15, 2022 through June 15, 2022. NCCF MetOp-B/C Winds products will be operationally distributed on the PDA for the first time starting on March 15, 2022.

Please make the required updates to your processing/operations as soon as possible. Let us know if you have any questions.

NCCF MetOp-B/C Clouds/Winds PDA Short Name | NCCF MetOp-B/C Clouds/Winds PDA Filename pattern | Current Operation MetOp-B Clouds/Winds PDA Short Name | Current Operation MetOp-B Clouds/Winds filename pattern
AMV_AVHRR_CD_NH_BUFR | NAMV-AVHRR-C04CD-FRAC-NH_v\dr\d_m\d{2}_s\d{15}_e\d{15}_c\d{15}\.bufr$ | AVHRR-CD-Winds-EP | satwnd\.bufrcdft\.METOPB\.D\d{5}\.T\d\d:\d\d:\d\dZ$
AMV_AVHRR_CD_SH_BUFR | NAMV-AVHRR-C04CD-FRAC-SH_v\dr\d_m\d{2}_s\d{15}_e\d{15}_c\d{15}\.bufr$ | AVHRR-CD-Winds-EP | satwnd\.bufrcdft\.METOPB\.D\d{5}\.T\d\d:\d\d:\d\dZ$
CLOUD_AVHRR_DCOMP_GHRR | AVHRR-DCOMP-GHRR_v1r0_m\d{2}_s\d{15}_e\d{15}_c\d{15}\.nc$ | CLAVR-X-GAC_Level2 | NSS\.GHRR\.\w{2}\.D\d{5}\.S\d{4}\.E\d{4}\.B\d{7}\.[A-Z]{2}\.level2\.hdf$
CLOUD_AVHRR_CHGT_FRAC | AVHRR-CHGT-FRAC_v1r0_m\d{2}_s\d{15}_e\d{15}_c\d{15}\.nc$ | CLAVR-X-FRAC_Level2 | NSS\.FRAC\.M\d\.D\d{5}\.S\d{4}\.E\d{4}\.B\d{7}\.[A-Z]{2}\.level2\.hdf$
CLOUD_AVHRR_CHGT_GHRR | AVHRR-CHGT-GHRR_v1r0_m\d{2}_s\d{15}_e\d{15}_c\d{15}\.nc$ | CLAVR-X-GAC_Level2 | NSS\.GHRR\.\w{2}\.D\d{5}\.S\d{4}\.E\d{4}\.B\d{7}\.[A-Z]{2}\.level2\.hdf$
CLOUD_AVHRR_CMSK_FRAC | AVHRR-CMSK-FRAC_v1r0_m\d{2}_s\d{15}_e\d{15}_c\d{15}\.nc$ | CLAVR-X-FRAC_Level2 | NSS\.FRAC\.M\d\.D\d{5}\.S\d{4}\.E\d{4}\.B\d{7}\.[A-Z]{2}\.level2\.hdf$
CLOUD_AVHRR_CMSK_GHRR | AVHRR-CMSK-GHRR_v1r0_m\d{2}_s\d{15}_e\d{15}_c\d{15}\.nc$ | CLAVR-X-GAC_Level2 | NSS\.GHRR\.\w{2}\.D\d{5}\.S\d{4}\.E\d{4}\.B\d{7}\.[A-Z]{2}\.level2\.hdf$
AMV_AVHRR_CD_NH | NAMV-AVHRR-C04CD-FRAC-NH_v\dr\d_m\d{2}_s\d{15}_e\d{15}_c\d{15}\.nc$ | N/A | N/A
AMV_AVHRR_CD_SH | NAMV-AVHRR-C04CD-FRAC-SH_v\dr\d_m\d{2}_s\d{15}_e\d{15}_c\d{15}\.nc$ | N/A | N/A
CLOUD_AVHRR_CCL_FRAC | AVHRR-CCL-FRAC_v1r0_m\d{2}_s\d{15}_e\d{15}_c\d{15}\.nc$ | CLAVR-X-FRAC_Level2 | NSS\.FRAC\.M\d\.D\d{5}\.S\d{4}\.E\d{4}\.B\d{7}\.[A-Z]{2}\.level2\.hdf$
CLOUD_AVHRR_CCL_GHRR | AVHRR-CCL-GHRR_v1r0_m\d{2}_s\d{15}_e\d{15}_c\d{15}\.nc$ | CLAVR-X-GAC_Level2 | NSS\.GHRR\.\w{2}\.D\d{5}\.S\d{4}\.E\d{4}\.B\d{7}\.[A-Z]{2}\.level2\.hdf$
CLOUD_AVHRR_DCOMP_FRAC | AVHRR-DCOMP-FRAC_v1r0_m\d{2}_s\d{15}_e\d{15}_c\d{15}\.nc$ | CLAVR-X-FRAC_Level2 | NSS\.FRAC\.M\d\.D\d{5}\.S\d{4}\.E\d{4}\.B\d{7}\.[A-Z]{2}\.level2\.hdf$
CLOUD_AVHRR_CPHS_FRAC | AVHRR-CPHS-FRAC_v1r0_m\d{2}_s\d{15}_e\d{15}_c\d{15}\.nc$ | CLAVR-X-FRAC_Level2 | NSS\.FRAC\.M\d\.D\d{5}\.S\d{4}\.E\d{4}\.B\d{7}\.[A-Z]{2}\.level2\.hdf$
CLOUD_AVHRR_CPHS_GHRR | AVHRR-CPHS-GHRR_v1r0_m\d{2}_s\d{15}_e\d{15}_c\d{15}\.nc$ | CLAVR-X-GAC_Level2 | NSS\.GHRR\.\w{2}\.D\d{5}\.S\d{4}\.E\d{4}\.B\d{7}\.[A-Z]{2}\.level2\.hdf$

Please note: For MetOp-B, there are only Cloud Mask, Phase and Height products (no Cloud Type, Base height, Optical Depth etc.).

This promotion might not be performed during Critical Weather Day (CWD).

Also, the products of this promotion are subject to change based on user readiness, customer feedback, and management approval.

Additional ESPC notifications will provide further details and updates concerning this promotion. User feedback and questions should be directed to Hongming Qi hongming.qi@noaa.gov or David Donahue david.r.donahue@noaa.gov

Contact Information: For information on the status of this work, please contact Hongming Qi hongming.qi@noaa.gov, David Donahue david.r.donahue@noaa.gov, or ESPC Operations at ESPCOperations@noaa.gov or 301-817-3880

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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