Accession Number:

AD1105778

Title:

POLAR WEATHER SATELLITES NOAA Is Working to Ensure Continuity but Needs to Quickly Address Information Security Weaknesses and Future Program Uncertainties

Descriptive Note:

Technical Report

Corporate Author:

GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE WASHINGTON DC WASHINGTON DC United States

Personal Author(s):

Report Date:

2016-05-01

Pagination or Media Count:

70.0

Abstract:

The 11.3 billion Joint Polar Satellite System JPSS program has continued to make progress in developing the JPSS-1 satellite for a March 2017 launch. However, the program has experienced recent delays in meeting interim milestones, including a key instrument on the spacecraft that was delivered almost 2 years later than planned. In addition, the program has experienced cost growth ranging from 1 to 16 percent on selected components, and it is working to address selected risks that have the potential to delay the launch date.

Descriptors:

• meteorological satellites
• best practices
• satellite constellations
• satellite buses
• weather forecasting
• ground control stations

Subject Categories:

• Meteorology
• Unmanned Spacecraft

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE