Free Update to Alisa-SC Station Managing Software

10 July 2009, 4:35pm

ScanEx RDC released the new version of Alisa Receiver® 2.05.68 application, which supports reception of imagery from seven operational polar orbit meteosats NOAA-15/16/17/18 and 19 (USA), FengYun-1D (China) and MetOp-A (Eumetsat) utilizing small-size Alisa-SK station. The application along with the installation guide are available for free download (installation package is 4.51MB) under “Stations/Alisa-SC” on ScanEx RDC website.

The new functional capabilities of the application include data reception from the new operational satellite NOAA-19 (introduced as part of the system on 02/06/2009), automatic scheduling of station activities on the basis of set priorities and reception passes based on updated satellite orbital data. Therefore the new version of Alisa Receiver® 2.05.68 will improve automation level of Alisa-SC station by removing manual operations traditionally performed by personnel.

Space data provided by NOAA meteosats are widely used in weather forecasting, climate studies, condition monitoring of atmosphere, hydrosphere and soil pollution sources; for determining ice, snow and vegetation cover properties; in detection of fires and dangerous meteorological phenomena, etc.

Unrestricted and free access to data of NOAA series satellites promoted their world wide dissemination. To allow NOAA imagery reception affordable and easy-to-operate stations were designed, their number currently reaching several thousand. The most up-to-date station of the type in Russia is small-size hardware-software complex Alisa-SC with antenna reflector of 1.2 meter in diameter.

— As of today 34 Alisa-SC stations have been built and supplied to Russia and foreign countries, — says Vice-President of ScanEx RDC Olga Gershenzon. — In-house station network comprising of 20 hardware and software complexes successfully operates in Roshydromet.

Apart from the free station upgrade with Alisa Receiver® 2.05.68 version the functional range of Alisa-SC complex could be expanded by the following affordable applications:

— ScanMagic LL for viewing, analysis and processing of images including geolocation, geometric correction and mosaics building;

— MeteoGamma for cloud studies in operational synoptic practice;

— ScanEx METOP Tools for processing AVHRR data from METOP satellite including unpacking, radiometric calibration and building L1B level products;

— ScanEx ATOVS Tools for processing ATOVS atmosphere sounders data from NOAA series satellites.

Additional information could be received from ScanEx RDC Software Development Department by e-mail software@scanex.ru or by phone +7(495)739-73-85.

Operators of hardware and software complexes can receive information on new releases for expanding station capabilities on a regular basis. Simply forward your request indicating contact information to info@scanex.ru.

ScanEx RD Centre Moscow

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