Set up a multi-agency comparison project to ensure international consistency in post-launch Cal/Val of satellite-derived Earth surface temperatures for climate data records. This effort includes (a) implementation of a laboratory campaign for radiometers and black bodies, and (b) initiation of ocean-based SST and land-based LST comparison campaigns, both supported by a White Paper which includes the plan for the project and costing.
(Update from June 2015 SIT Chair TagUp) Project has now been started (KO end of April) and will be opened to volunteering agencies. The deliverable is completed with the current status.
Projected completion date was 2014 Q2, but this deliverable was not copmlete at that time. ESA-ITT "FRM4-CEOS": SI traceability of Fiducial Reference Measurements (FRM) for satellite derived surface temperature product validation including laboratory and field intercomparison experiement for FRM TIR radiometers. Further reporting about AI after ESA ITT completion at SIT-30.
Tender Evaluation Board at ESA selected team for above cited ITT and kick-off meeting has been held End of April 2015. The deliverables can be seen as completed in terms of set-up of a project. The project will be completed in 2-3 years time frame. WGCV sees the deliverables as closed. Progress reporting about the project will be further presented to CEOS-WGCV as usual business.
Formerly CEOS Action # IN-02-C1_5