Science Mission Directorate National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Science Mission Directorate National Aeronautics and Space Administration SPo. RT Data Assimilation Workshop Motivation for workshop Need to re-focus SPo. RT data assimilation activities • several projects ending – papers being published • personnel changes Looked internal, now to NSSTC for ideas, expertise, and collaborative opportunities Data assimilation challenges Acquiring and maintaining computer resources Obtaining data assimilation expertise Transitioning to operations transitioning unique NASA data and research technologies

Science Mission Directorate National Aeronautics and Space Administration The SPo. RT Center – Infusing NASA Technology Into NWS WFOs Dr. Gary Jedlovec, NASA / MSFC Earth Science Office Mission of the SPo. RT Center: Apply NASA measurement systems and unique Earth science research to improve the accuracy of short-term (0 -24 hr) weather prediction at the regional and local scale SPo. RT website http: //weather. msfc. nasa. gov/sport Collaborative Partner Blog http: //www. nsstc. uah. edu/sportblog/ SPo. RT – Short-term Prediction and Research Transition transitioning unique NASA data and research technologies

Science Mission Directorate National Aeronautics and Space Administration The Next 5 Years Continue to demonstrate utility of current and future NASA observations For data assimilation: Look at IASI, and plan for NPOESS instruments Strategize on other opportunties Work more collaboratively with regional centers • NSSL • AOML/HRD and other testbeds • DTC, JHT, HMT, HWT transitioning unique NASA data and research technologies

Science Mission Directorate National Aeronautics and Space Administration SPo. RT Data Assimilation Workshop Expectations and Outcomes Better understanding and appreciation of data assimilation activities in NSSTC Potential collaboration partners / products • shared resources and expertise • low hanging fruit for SPo. RT transitions • future proposal opportunities Ideas to strengthen NSSTC data assimilation program Better vision for future SPo. RT data assimilation activities transitioning unique NASA data and research technologies