Clears the way for data from the environmental sensors on NPOESS precursor
to record processing
AURORA, Colo., Sept. 24, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon Company (NYSE:
RTN) achieved a significant program milestone for the National Polar-
orbiting Operational Environmental Satellite System (NPOESS) by
successfully completing ground segment acceptance testing of the data
processing segment at the NOAA Satellite Operations Facility three weeks
ahead of schedule.
The interface data processing segment, which will deliver the NPOESS
data products to the users, is vital for future environmental analysis and
weather forecasting supporting civil applications, scientific research, and
military operations. This segment will first be used on the NPOESS
Preparatory Project (NPP), a risk reduction mission for NPOESS that will
fly early versions of key sensors as a bridge between NASA's EOS missions
and NPOESS.
"This is another major program milestone leading to the launch and
operations of the NPP system and then the NPOESS system," said Ed Phillips,
system program director for the NPOESS Integrated Program Office.
This accomplishment sets a new standard in high-speed environmental
data processing volume, accuracy and throughput.
"Accomplishing a new standard for high speed environmental data
processing is a result of a dedicated team effort by Raytheon, Northrop
Grumman and the government," said Mike Mader, vice president and NPOESS
program lead for Raytheon. "The interface data processing segment is
advancing scientific applications and is the latest in remote sensing
technology to enhance weather forecasting."
Raytheon is part of the NPOESS team led by prime contractor Northrop
Grumman Corp. NPOESS is a satellite system that will be used to monitor
global environmental conditions and collect and disseminate data related to
weather, atmosphere, oceans, land and near-space environments.
Based in Garland, Texas, Raytheon IIS is a leading provider of
information and intelligence solutions to the government. Raytheon IIS has
annual revenues of approximately $2.6 billion and employs more than 9,000
engineering and technical professionals worldwide.
Raytheon Company, with 2007 sales of $21.3 billion, is a technology
leader specializing in defense, homeland security and other government
markets throughout the world. With a history of innovation spanning 86
years, Raytheon provides state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems
integration and other capabilities in the areas of sensing; effects; and
command, control, communications and intelligence systems, as well as a
broad range of mission support services. With headquarters in Waltham,
Mass., Raytheon employs 72,000 people worldwide.
Contact:
Keith Little
703.849.1675
KDLittle@raytheon.com
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