AWG Calibration/Validation Team

The AWG Calibration/Validation team, in conjunction with the GOES-R Calibration/Validation working group, oversees the development and implementation of the calibration of the GOES-R instruments. Its goal is to ensure that each instrument's calibration complies with the requirements set forth in its Performance and Operations Requirements Document (PORD), is referenced to recognized international standards, and conforms to "best practices" calibration practices. Responsibilities of the AWG Calibration/Validation Team include:

• Providing guidance and recommendations to NOAA in generating radiometric performance requirements and evaluating radiometric performance waivers
• Providing technical oversight of (and participation in) the development of the calibration system by sensor and ground system vendors
• Providing technical oversight of (and participation in) pre-launch testing of the calibration system by sensor and ground system vendors
• Participation in post-launch checkout of radiometric performance
• Leading the effort in post-launch on-orbit verification
• Leading the effort in the long-term characterization of on-orbit radiometric performance