Commercial Data Program, GNSS-R Ocean Surface Winds Pilot, Executive Summary

Key Points

• The aim is to evaluate the effectiveness of commercial GNSS-R observations for monitoring ocean surface winds.
• Conducted a GNSS-R Pilot Study beginning in 2024
• Assessed the quality of commercial GNSS-R observations
• Analyzed data to determine cost-effectiveness for ocean wind monitoring
• Initial assessments suggest GNSS-R observations provide quality data for ocean wind monitoring.
• Results indicate potential cost savings in ocean wind measurement.
• The pilot study shows promise for integrating commercial data into NOAA's operations.

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