MODAPS PCR 12-013

PCR Number 12-013
Date 2012-04-24
Initiator James Kuyper
Abstract Confirms the updates to Geolocation parameters in PGE01 v6.0.13 generate the expected improvements over v6.0.12 in Terra geolocation accuracy, and confirms that the Loader Module bug created in v6.0.13 has been fixed in v6.0.14.
Problem Statement The PGE01 Loader Module fails when there are missing ephemeris files.
Description of Change Correct$end_time == $startn_E to$end_time eq $startn_Ein two places.
Products Affected  
Software Affected PGE01 v5.0.50, v6.0.14
Processing String to Receive the Change Terra Forward, Aqua Forward
Downstream Product Effects  
Data Granules to be Used for Science Testing MOD00F, AM1EPHN0, AM1ATTN0, MYD00F, PM1EPHND, PM1ATTNR: 2002-07-122010-059
Justification Perl requires the use of “eq” to compare strings; == interprets the strings as numbers and compares those numbers.
Effective Date for Implementation of Change 2012-04-30
Status Robert Wolfe approved on 06/04/2012.