1. IDPS NPP Algorithm Operability Verification – Launch Build CharacterizationTentative Agenda IDPSOAA 5/10/11

2. Outline Planned Event Date – June 29-30, 2011 • Introduction • NPP Development (Sensor Characterization SC14 Build) Status • IDPS Launch Build Status (Algorithm Focus) • Operational Algorithm Performance Overview • Operational Algorithm Performance Details • Summary

3. Introduction • Event Goals and Scope • Characterize IDPS Mx5 build content from an operational algorithm perspective • Summarize algorithm updates since NPP Sensor Characterization (end of IDPS development – SC14) • Define Event Expectations • Provide full characterization of IDPS Mx5 build operational algorithms (VIIRS/CrIMSS/OMPS Chains) accounting for SDR/EDR/IP/ARP/AUX, GEO, GRAN ANC/GIPNPP products • Provide full listing of all implemented algorithm updates since SC14 (A-ECRs, TMs, ATDRs, ADRs, PCRs) • Provide listing of all scheduled algorithm updates (A-ECRs, TMs, ATDRs, ADRs, PCRs) w/ scheduled maintenance builds • Provide list of all known algorithm-related unresolved issues and plan for closure • Provide plan/schedule summary for remaining IPAC-related tests • Provide plan/schedule summary for IPAC-related threshold remaining updates • Provide plan/schedule summary for remaining Additional Nominal tests • Provide plan/schedule summary for remaining Additional Non-Nominal tests • Provide, per algorithm, summary of algorithm tested logical paths, known non-tested paths and any known risk that may surface during actual operations • Provide plan/schedule summary for SVR progress • Schedule Timeline • From now until launch and +90 days (or more)

4. NPP Development (Sensor Characterization SC14 Build) Status • Event held in Oct’10 (AKA Final Performance Evaluation – Part 1) to present the state of the IDPS Operational Algorithms at the end of the NPP Development (Sensor Characterization SC14 build) • Presentations focused on assessing the IDPS Operational Algorithm State WRT: • Individual Algorithm (Stand-Alone) Characterization • State of received algorithm updates (A-ECRs, TMs) and pertaining Sci-2-Ops work • State of individual algorithms • Work accomplished • Remaining work (upcoming A-ECRs, TMs) • Areas of concern (PCRs) • IPAC Testing State • Plan ahead • Integrated Algorithm (Integrated-Chain) Characterization • State of integrated chain • IPAC Testing • Additional Nominal Testing • Additional Non-Nominal Testing • Areas of concern (PCRs) • Watch-list Algorithms: VIIRS Clouds, VIIRSACO/OCC, CrIMSSEDR/IPs, OMPS Chain • Plan ahead • Algorithm-quality Related Requirements • The “Bubble” and “SVR” concepts • Requirement Verification Status • Plan ahead • Transition from Development to Sustainment • Summarize by sensor the “big picture” of operational algorithm performance

5. IDPS Launch Build Status (Algorithm Focus) • Mx5 Build Status • Deployment Status • Urgent Release Plan • Timeline

6. Operational Algorithm Performance Overview • Definitions • Highlights • Progress Summary Since NPP Development Sensor Characterization SC14 • Going Forward Plan

7. Operational Algorithm Performance Overview (Cont.) • Definitions • IPAC Testing • Nominal Testing • Non-Nominal Testing • Stand-alone • Integrated Chain • SVR

8. Operational Algorithm Performance Overview (Cont.) • Highlights • Algorithm priorities for launch & CAL/VAL • SDRs • KPPs • “Canary” EDRs • Remaining Products • VIIRS/CrIMSS/OMPS Algorithm Updates • Drops • Sensor Mounting • Coefficient Updates • Progress Summary Since NPP Development Sensor Characterization SC14 • Going Forward Plan

9. Operational Algorithm Performance Details • Operational Algorithm Status Details • Status as of SC14 • Updates since SC14 • Drops, ATDRs, ADRs • PCR Fixes • Status in Mx5 • Algorithm Performance Characterization • Stand-alone/Integrated Chain • TDC # • Additional Nominal • Non-Nominal • SVR • Algorithm logical path testing summary • Summary of algorithm tested logical paths, known non-tested paths and any known risk that may surface during actual operations, e.g., • Additional tests for MD-level Summary QFs • Additional tests for QFs not in Reference Results • Usage of QFs as filters for downstream algorithms • Chain testing of logic flowing through multiple QFs across parent-to-child algorithms • Non-Nominal tests (QFs, etc.) • VIIRS Chain • CrIMSS Chain • OMPS Chain

10. Summary • Highlights • Plan Forward