JPSS Proving Ground and Risk Reduction Program Bringing New Capabilities to Operations! Engage NOAA Users to Optimize Their Use of SNPP/JPSS Data Characterize Satellite Data Attributes Prepare Users Through Education, Training and Outreach CIMSS SPoRT NRL NEXSAT NWS ALASKA GINA NWS PACIFIC NHC AOML Ocean Color Day-Night Band AK Image– Oct 2013 VIIRS Active Fires VIIRS Fire Team NMFS Use of Satellite Advanced Satellite Data Assimilation MOORE OK Tornado NEXSAT VIIRS Page Cal/Val Algorithm Tailoring Testing in Ops Environment JPSS Proving Ground Partners AWC SPC CCNY CREST CIRA CIRES NGDC Coast Watch UMD CICA CRW HOWARD NCEP STAR JCSDA OAR GMU IMETS Bill Sjoberg, JPSS Program, Global Science & Technology (GST) Contractor The National Weather Service and US Forest Service both depend on VIIRS data to predict, identify and monitor wildfires. JPSS has funded development and implementation of the Active Fires program through its Proving Ground. Active Fires Webpage IASI Metop- A 15:59 UTC IASI Metop-B 16:53 UTC CrIS 19:08 UTC AIRS 19:35 UTC HI – TS Flossie DNB 11.45 μm IR X