Instructions

1. V1 November 12, 2009 1 Instructions / Guidance This template is a reporting template for product updates or enhancements being promoted into operations. The OSDPD SSD Division Chief or his representative will use this information to decide whether to promote a product enhancement into operations. These slides do not have to be briefed to the SPSRB. Routine modifications to an existing product that are handled through the NESDIS OSDPD change management process does not have to be briefed to the SPSRB, unless directed by OSDPD management or requested by the SPSRB. The template is a guide and may require tailoring. However, adherence to the briefing outline is recommended because it ensures the OSDPD is presented the information needed to make decisions. Guidance is contained in the notes page. You can access the notes page by selecting �View� and �Notes Page� from the main menu. Delete this slide before you send your brief to Tom Schott Stacy Bunin SSD Division Chief (Dave Benner) PIB Branch Chief (Antonio �Ricky� Irving) SPSRB Executive Secretary and SPSRB Manager

2. V1 November 12, 2009 2 OSDPD Operational Promotion Report on the Product Enhancement for �project name� Project Lead(s): Name and Office Month Day, Year Add the �title� of the product or service to the cover slide. Add the project lead(s) name, office, and the date slides are submitted. If this product/service development is stopping at the pre-operational phase, change the word �Operational� to �Pre-Operational�. Add the �title� of the product or service to the cover slide. Add the project lead(s) name, office, and the date slides are submitted. If this product/service development is stopping at the pre-operational phase, change the word �Operational� to �Pre-Operational�.

3. V1 November 12, 2009 3 Background Project Lead(s): Project Name: Product Deliverable Name(s): Operational Center: Product Phase Dates: MMM YYYY Development Phase Began MMM YYYY Pre-operational Phase Began MMM YYYY Operational Phase Began Fill in Project Lead(s) Names, Project Name, and Product Deliverable Names. Fill in the Operational Center (e.g. NESDIS/OSDPD or NWS/NCEP/NHC). Fill in the Product Phase Dates by replacing the �MMM YYYY� with the actual month and year (e.g. Nov 2009).Fill in Project Lead(s) Names, Project Name, and Product Deliverable Names. Fill in the Operational Center (e.g. NESDIS/OSDPD or NWS/NCEP/NHC). Fill in the Product Phase Dates by replacing the �MMM YYYY� with the actual month and year (e.g. Nov 2009).

4. V1 November 12, 2009 4 Background, Benefit, and Image/Plot For the product enhancement being promoted into operations, provide a very basic background, a very brief explanation of the benefits, and a sample image/plot/schematic. You may provide one additional slide on these materials if you prefer. For the product enhancement being promoted into operations, provide a very basic background, a very brief explanation of the benefits, and a sample image/plot/schematic. You may provide one additional slide on these materials if you prefer.

5. V1 November 12, 2009 5 Promotion Checklist