Geostationary
System
The objective of
the geostationary operational environmental satellite (GOES) system
is to maintain a continuous data stream from a two-GOES system, primarily
to support the National Weather Service requirements. The program
objective is to meet requirements by procuring, through the GOES Acquisition
Manager (NOAA/SAO) and NASA/GSFC, spacecraft, instruments, launch
services, and ground equipment. The GOES program also invests in new
product development and assists with implementing the approved products
into operations.
The NOAA GOES Program Manager is Steve Kirkner. He can be reached
at (301) 457-5225, extension 154 and by fax at (301) 457-5722. The
Program Manager is responsible for managing the overall program, and
includes planning, budgeting, coordinating, acquiring, implementing,
and providing initial operating and support capabilities in accordance
with established NOAA strategies and plans for current and future
geostationary spacecraft.
 http://www.GOES-R.gov
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