Topic:  JPSS Algorithm Updates in IDPS Block 2.3 Maintenance Release Mx13 Transition to Operations

Date/Time Issued:  April 18, 2025 1718 UTC

Product(s) or Data Impacted:
Science Data: None

Metadata: DR-12822 Update N_Spacecraft_Manuever calculation for NOAA-21

Date/Time of Initial Impact: May 19, 2025 TBD UTC

Date/Time of Expected End:  N/A

Length of Outage:  N/A

Details/Specifics of Change: 

The next JPSS Interface Data Processing Segment (IDPS) Block 2.3 maintenance release, Mx13 (IDPS Mx I2.3.13.00), is scheduled to transition to operations on May 19, 2025.

The Mx13 release includes the following changes:

Update N_Spacecraft_Maneuver calculation for NOAA-21 and JPSS-3/JPSS-4. N_Spacecraft_Maneuver will correctly indicate spacecraft maneuver status during the event, instead of “Unknown” status. 

Please note: This release will not occur during a Critical Weather Day (CWD).

The contents of this release are subject to change based on user readiness, customer feedback, and management approval. Additional ESPC notifications may provide further details and updates concerning this release.

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