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Office of Satellite and Product Operations (OSPO)
OSPO is the primary intermediary between civil sector users of data and operational environmental satellites, and is also responsible for transmitting data to remote receiving stations.
The
Office of Satellite Products and Operations (OSPO)
collects, processes, and distributes environmental satellite data and products about Earth's weather, atmosphere, oceans, and land, plus the conditions in space, to data users, 24/7. OSPO consists of four divisions:
Fairbanks Command and Data Acquisition Station (FCDAS)
, Satellite Products and Services Division (SPSD),
Wallops Command and Data Acquisition Station (WCDAS)
, and Mission Operations Division (MOD).
It supports the launch, activation, and evaluation of new satellites and the in-depth assessment of satellite and ground systems anomalies. It prepares plans and procedures for responding to satellite and ground anomalies and establishes and coordinates the schedules for satellite operation and data acquisition to meet users' needs. The office also evaluates the technical performance of the satellites and maintains current information and future predictions on satellite orbits and attitudes. It evaluates the effectiveness of the operational facilities and procedures in terms of the quality, quantity, coverage, and timeliness of the data acquired.
Featured Products
Sea Surface Temperature
This global 5km Sea Surface Temperature (SST) Anomaly product, displays the difference between today's SST and the long-term average. The scale goes from -5 to +5 °C.
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Sea Surface Temperature
Volcanic Ash
Volcanic Ash Advisories (VAA) and associated Volcanic Ash Graphics (VAG) - VAA are issued every 6 hours or sooner for ash active volcanoes with VAG when ash is detected.
Explore VAA
Volcanic Ash
Tropical Cyclones
The Tropical Cyclone Formation Probability Product provides an estimate of the probability of tropical cyclone formation within the next 24 to 48 hours.
Explore TPP
Tropical Cyclones
Hazard Mapping System
This shows the detected hot spots and smoke plumes indicating possible fire locations. This is a blended product using algorithms for the GOES Imager, the POES AVHRR and MODIS.
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Hazard Mapping System
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All Data Products
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Fairbanks CDA
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Fairbanks CDA
Wallops CDA
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Wallops CDA
Satellite History
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Satellite History
Satellite Statuses
JPSS
GOES
POES
MetOp
All Statuses
Leadership
Scott Leonard
Acting Director Director
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Scott Leonard
More Information
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Wallops Station
Fairbanks Station
NOAA Satellite History
Satellites
JPSS
GOES
POES
MetOp
Products
Atmosphere
Land
Ocean
Product Suites
NOAA Satellite Operations Facility
Address
NOAA NESDIS OSPO E/SP, NSOF
4231 Suitland Road
Suitland
,
MD
20746
NOAA Center for Weather and Climate Prediction
Address
NOAA NESDIS OSPO E/SP, NCWCP
5830 University Research Court
College Park
,
MD
20740
24/7 Help Desk
Operational, outage and administrative concerns.
Phone Number
(301) 817-3880
Email
ESPCOperations@noaa.gov
User Services
General public comments and inquiries
Email
SPSD.Userservices@noaa.gov
Comprehensive Large Array-data Stewardship System
For archived satellite imagery and data.
Email
class.help@noaa.gov